Basic Information
| Bid Title | Design Build for the Detention Facility Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Duress Design Services and Install |
| Bid Number | RFP-AF-2026.170 (Project No. 2026.170) |
| Bid Announced by | Adams County Finance Department – Purchasing Division (Adams County Board of County Commissioners) |
| Project Location(s) | Adams County Detention Facility, 150 North 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601 |
| City | Brighton |
| State/Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Bid Issue Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Questions Due Date | Oct 27, 2026 12:00 PM |
| Submittal Due Date | Nov 10, 2026 02:00 PM |
| Pre-bid Event | Mandatory |
| Pre-bid Event Date | Oct 20, 2026 10:00 AM |
| Pre-bid Event Type | In-person, mandatory (late arrivals not accepted); meet inside the Detention Facility Visitor’s Entrance |
| Link To Bid Source | https://www.bidnetdirect.com/private/solicitations/9810344867/abstract?utm_campaign=solicitation_category_match&utm_source=system_vendor&utm_medium=email&utm_content=body-sol_abstract_link |
| Scope of Work | Design-build of a Video Surveillance (VSS), Physical Access Control (PACS) and Duress/Panic Alarm system in the existing detention facility. Phase 1: Design; Phase 2: Construction/Installation. |
| Required System | CCTV; Access Control |
| Bid Contact Person | Anna Forristall, CPPB – Contract Specialist IV |
| Phone | - |
| aforristall@adamscountyco.gov | |
| Notes | View NotesRFP-AF-2026.170 – Adams County Detention Facility: Design-Build Video Surveillance, Access Control & Duress Overview: Adams County (CO) seeks one firm to design and install a VSS, PACS and Duress system in the existing Detention Facility (150 N 19th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601). Two phases: Design, then Construction. Equipment is supplied by the contractor within a Not-To-Exceed lump sum; unit costs of parts must be on a separate sheet. 1-year term plus one 1-year renewal option. Key dates (MT): Issued Oct 8, 2026. Mandatory pre-proposal meeting/walk-through Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM (no late arrivals; a contractor representative must attend). Questions due Oct 27, 2026, 12:00 PM, email only to aforristall@adamscountyco.gov. Proposal due Nov 10, 2026, 2:00 PM via BidNet Direct (no late submissions). Brand: No specific brand required. Minimum technical requirements: Outdoor cameras: min IP66/IP67 and IK10; PTZ, multi-sensor and vandal-resistant dome types. Cat6/Cat6A or fiber cabling; PoE and UPS; plenum-rated cable for duress. NVR or VMS; min. retention e.g. 30 days; 20–30% future expansion for NVR storage and access control panel ports. Access control: maglocks/electric strikes/electrified crash bars; RFID, biometric or mobile readers and REX on both sides; door position switches; specify fail-safe vs fail-secure; ADA reader heights; fire alarm interface; PACS–VMS integration. Duress: fixed and mobile buttons, BLE gateways, strobes/sirens, text-to-speech, SMS and email alerts; monitoring via self-monitored, SOC or UL-listed central station. Deliverables: as-built drawings, documentation, warranty (1 year), training, SOPs. No resolution (MP) values specified; the design must determine FOV, resolution and storage. Commercial: Prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon CO20260015; electrician incl. low voltage $46.80 + $19.53 fringe), certified payroll via LCP Tracker; 100% Performance & Payment bonds; 5% retainage; liquidated damages per table; prices valid 120 days; $400,000 County-controlled contingency; pricing in a separate envelope; acknowledge all addenda. Not mentioned in the RFP: XVR, Hybrid NVR, Cloud, Cloud storage, TVI, Analog, Coax, CJIS. The system appears to be IP-based and on-premise. Recommend asking about existing cabling and CJIS/cloud at the walk-through or in the Q&A. |
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Design-Build Considerations for Detention Facility Security Systems in Brighton, Colorado
Implementing a unified electronic security infrastructure within an active correctional environment demands meticulous design-build coordination. When executing video surveillance and access control installation in Brighton, Colorado, security contractors must integrate high-definition IP cameras, physical access control systems (PACS), and rapid-response duress alarms into a single cohesive platform. Correctional settings require impact-rated hardware—such as IK10 vandal-resistant dome and multi-sensor cameras—engineered to prevent tampering while eliminating blind spots across housing pods, visitation areas, and secure perimeters.
Hardened Infrastructure and Seamless System Integration
A resilient security design relies on a structured network foundation. Utilizing Cat6A Ethernet or dedicated fiber optic backbones ensures sufficient throughput for low-latency live monitoring and high-capacity video storage. Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches backed by uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) protect against sudden outages, maintaining constant operation of motorized door strikes, credential readers, and panic stations. Furthermore, allocating adequate headroom for future storage and access control panel expansion ensures that institutional security systems in Colorado remain adaptable, compliant, and operationally reliable for long-term facility protection.