Basic Information
| Bid Title | Port Security Camera System Upgrade Project |
| Bid Number | 26-52 |
| Bid Announced by | Port of Vancouver USA |
| Project Location(s) | Port of Vancouver, 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660 and various Port properties |
| City | Vancouver |
| State/Province | WA |
| Country | United States |
| Bid Issue Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Questions Due Date | Oct 29, 2026 12:00 PM |
| Submittal Due Date | Nov 19, 2026 02:00 PM |
| Pre-bid Event | Optional |
| Pre-bid Event Date | Oct 27, 2026 02:00 PM |
| Pre-bid Event Type | A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM, 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660 |
| Link To Bid Source | https://classifieds.columbian.com/ad-details/61260126 |
| Scope of Work | Removal and replacement of 134 non-compliant security cameras (106 grant-funded + 28 non-grant) and removal of approximately 40 sets of obsolete Wi-Fi equipment and associated components. Contractor to purchase, pre-configure, install new IP cameras and related mounting/power accessories, and dispose of old equipment. |
| Required System | CCTV |
| Bid Contact Person | Catherine Scobby, Contract Manager |
| Phone | (360) 448-9043 |
| cscobby@portvanusa.com | |
| Notes | View NotesThis is a Port of Vancouver USA public works project (Bid 26-52) for the replacement of 134 existing non-compliant security cameras and removal of obsolete Wi-Fi equipment. It is partially funded by a DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant. The contractor must purchase and install specified IP network cameras (reference models from Bosch and Axis, or equal), including outdoor 5MP bullets with optical zoom, 2MP PTZ domes (40x), one long-range LPR camera, three thermal cameras, and a few indoor cameras, plus all mounting hardware, conduit boxes, and PoE midspans. All cameras must be NDAA/TAA compliant where required, support PoE/PoE++, H.265 compression, edge storage (microSD), advanced analytics (person/vehicle detection), high weather/impact protection (IP66/IP67 + IK10), and be fully compatible with the Port’s existing Video Management System (VMS) and network infrastructure. No access control, analog, TVI, coax, XVR, Hybrid NVR, or cloud storage is required or mentioned. Pre-bid meeting/site visit is non-mandatory on October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Questions and product submittals due by October 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Sealed bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Work must be completed within 150 working days. TWIC required for secure areas. Prevailing wage applies. |
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Infrastructure Standards for Maritime Security Camera Upgrades in Vancouver, Washington
Upgrading physical perimeter surveillance across active maritime facilities demands rigorous technical planning and equipment hardening. For industrial waterfront operations, executing a comprehensive port security camera system upgrade in Vancouver, Washington requires camera hardware capable of enduring harsh marine conditions, including airborne moisture, river salinity, and continuous vibration from heavy shipping equipment. Deploying corrosion-resistant enclosures, weather-sealed junction boxes, and surge-protected Power over Ethernet (PoE) infrastructure ensures uninterrupted optical monitoring across vital logistics corridors.
Compliance and Deployment in Secure Port Facilities
Upgrading surveillance infrastructure on federally regulated terminal properties entails stringent hardware compliance and secure access protocols. Replacing non-compliant legacy endpoints with modern IP cameras helps maritime authorities align with statutory federal standards, particularly when leveraging federal security grant funding. Furthermore, performing commercial video surveillance installation in Vancouver, WA involves coordinating installation workflows within restricted customs zones where personnel must satisfy credentialing mandates such as TWIC. Through standardized pre-configuration, robust optical positioning, and the decommission of obsolete wireless hardware, waterfront facilities can maintain comprehensive situational awareness while fortifying their operational perimeter.