Bi-State Development Agency, 707 North First Street, St Louis, Missouri 63102

K -- METROLINK CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM EXPANSION -- 2-STEP SEALED BID SOL ML-98-SB-2371 DUE 050798 POC Ellen Towe, Contract Specialist, (314) 982-1400 ext. 1351 Design, procure, install, integrate, test and document modifications to the existing MetroLink Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System and its associated subsystems and insfrastructure. The Bidder's technical approach shall clearly state methodologies for performing the following work: A) Add a Security Console, Video Wall, and a Tape Editing Console to the MetroLink Central Control Facility (CCF).; B) Relocate all equipment from the existing security position on the Rail Operations Console to the new Security Console.; C) Expand the Video Transmission System (VTS) to provide increased surveillance capabilities by reconfiguring portions of the existing system and adding new subsystems.; D) Expand the CCTV Recording System.; E) Add new color cameras to the CCTV system.; F) Replace the existing Video Switch Matrix (VSM).; G) Perform integration and acceptance testing.; H) Provide as-built documentation, manuals, training, spare parts and test equipment.; I) Provide cost estimates for optional work and equipment. PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 1998, Bi-State Development Agency, MetroLink Yard & Shops Facility, 700 South Ewing, St. Louis, MO 63103 BID(S) DUE: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 1998, Bi-State Development Agency, 2nd Floor, 707 North First Street, St. Louis, MO 63012. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL: 15% DBE firms are invited to propose directly or with another firm. Copies of the solicitation may be obtained on Friday, April 3, 1998 at MetroLink Cointracts & Procurement Office, 2nd Floor, 707 North First Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. Fax requests to (3140 923-3022. The right is reserved to accept any bid or any parts thereof or to reject any and all bids. Acceptance of any bid is subject to concurrence by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Any contract resulting from Invitation for Bid(s) is subject to financial assistance contracts between the Bi-State Development Agency and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws and regulations. (0077)

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