Security Cameras

The Columbia Public School District issued RFQ C‑26021 for a comprehensive upgrade of its campus‑wide surveillance system. The award went to SMC Electric, which will supply and install a full suite of IP security cameras—including bullet, turret, dome, and vandal‑resistant models—along with all necessary mounting hardware, junction boxes, and PoE splitters. The contract also includes licensing for the Digital Watch‑Dog Spectrum IPVMS video‑management software in various pack sizes. The bid tabulation lists unit prices ranging from roughly $27 for accessories up to $8,200 for a 100‑license pack, indicating a total spend likely in the high‑hundreds‑of‑thousands of dollars. • Scope: Supply, install, and integrate IP security cameras and associated hardware across district facilities. • Hardware: Multiple camera types (4K, 5MP, 20MP) and mounting accessories; includes PoE splitters and junction boxes. • Software: Digital Watch‑Dog Spectrum IPVMS license packs (1‑, 10‑, 20‑, 100‑pack). • Vendor: Single‑award to SMC Electric (Missouri), with other vendors listed only as participants.