Digital Video Recording Camera Systems for School Buses

Union County Public Schools is seeking bids for the provision of 164 digital video recording (DVR) camera systems for approximately 60% of the school bus fleet. The systems should include cameras with a minimum resolution of 1080p, infrared/night vision technology, and the ability to record at least 12 video channels with audio. The systems should also have a user-configurable vehicle sensor, a solid-state drive or SD card for recording video, and a battery cutoff timer to isolate the camera system from the vehicle batteries after a set period. The selected vendor will be required to provide unlimited refresher training and new employee/user orientation at no additional cost, and a minimum warranty period of 3 years to cover the DVR, SSD, cameras, and related equipment. • The camera systems must be received and installation completed by June 1, 2026. • The systems should be able to transfer recorded video and audio through connection to a PC, tablet, or laptop via USB and/or removable disk. • The systems should contain a vandal- and shock-resistant covering with a lock accessible by authorized personnel only. • The vendor should have a proven track record and an established client base in the school bus transportation industry. • The vendor should provide a detailed timeline of implementation and a proposed training schedule for the installation of the devices and the software.