The Village of Hoffman Estates issued a sealed‑bid competitive solicitation for the upgrade of its Brivo access‑control panels at Village Hall. Two firms submitted proposals; Sound Incorporated was awarded the contract. The scope includes removal of existing panels, installation of upgraded Brivo hardware, integration with existing door and network infrastructure, configuration of cloud‑based access‑control software, and a three‑year hosting service. The award total (base bid plus three‑year hosting) is $122,360, with a $3,000 bid guarantee required. Work is expected to commence within three weeks of award, with a one‑year labor and material warranty and additional manufacturer parts warranty from the competing vendor.
• Project: Brivo access‑control panel upgrade and three‑year cloud hosting.
• Awarded to: Sound Incorporated (Naperville, IL) for $122,360 total.
• Procurement: Sealed‑bid, full and open competition; bid deadline April 22 2024, bid opening same day.
• Key requirements: $3,000 guarantee, 1‑year labor/material warranty, 3‑week start‑up lead time, hosting fees of $18,820 per year.