Security Access Control

The Vendor is required to provide a comprehensive, modern security solution that includes access control, monitoring, fire alarm integration, flood and ammonia detection to ensure the safety, security, and operational efficiency of Town facilities.
- Objectives
• Replace the Town’s existing, obsolete security access control system with a modern, sustainable solution that is fully supported, maintainable, and scalable for future needs.
• Gain full internal control over security access administration, eliminating reliance on third-party providers for activating, deactivating, or managing access permissions.
• Enable the expansion of security access control to additional doors and facilities as required, without system limitations or proprietary constraints.
• Improve the overall safety and security of Town facilities through an integrated solution that includes:
• Electronic access control
• System monitoring and alerting
• Fire alarm integration
• Ammonia detection and monitoring
• Flood/Environmental detection and monitoring.
• Provide centralized system management with real-time visibility, reporting, and audit capabilities to support operational oversight and compliance.
• Enhance reliability and resilience through modern infrastructure that supports redundancy, uptime, and emergency response requirements.
• Ensure user-friendly system operation for authorized Town staff, including role-based access, clear interfaces, and streamlined day-to-day administration.
• Support long-term value by implementing a solution that is adaptable to evolving technology, regulatory requirements, and municipal growth.
- Internal Access Control Administration
• Provide a system that enables designated Town staff to independently manage and administer access control, including the ability to create, modify, and deactivate access credentials without reliance on a third-party.
• Support role-based administrative permissions to ensure appropriate access levels for system administrators.
• Ensure access changes can be made in real time and applied across all connected facilities.
- System Architecture and Platform
• The solution shall be a modern, enterprise-grade security platform supporting centralized management across multiple facilities.
• Cloud-based solutions are preferred; however, on-premises or hybrid solutions will be considered if they meet all functional and security requirements.
• The system must support scalability to accommodate additional doors, buildings, users, and integrations without requiring system replacement.
• The system shall not impose proprietary limitations that restrict future expansion or third-party integrations.
- Access Control Hardware
• Support industry-standard door hardware, including:
• Card readers (proximity, smart card, and/or mobile credentials)
• Door controllers and panels
• Electric strikes, magnetic locks, and related locking hardware
• Door hardware shall support forced-door, door-held-open, and unauthorized access alarms.
• Hardware must be suitable for municipal environments, including recreation facilities, administrative buildings, and operations facilities.
- Life-Safety and Environmental Monitoring
• The system must integrate or interface with existing and future life-safety systems, including:
• Fire alarm systems
• Ammonia detection systems
• Flood and water detection sensors
• Alarm events must be visible within the system dashboard and capable of being transmitted to the third-party monitoring provider.
• Support configurable alerting, notification, and escalation rules.

- Mandatory Site Visit: June 10, 2026