Agenda Item 8-C
Consent Agenda Item
To:
Chairman Smedberg and the VRE Operations Board
From:
Doug Allen
Date:
September 20, 2013
Re:
Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals for the
Installation of Security Cameras at Broad Run Station
Recommendation:
The VRE Operations Board is being asked to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to
issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the installation of security cameras at Broad
Run station.
Background:
The scope of work for the RFP includes the installation of five (5) Indigo Vision
cameras, five (5) encoders/decoders, and one (1) network video recorder (NVR).
VRE is requesting permission to solicit proposals for the purchase and installation of
the security cameras. Cameras would be placed on train station platforms and other
locations where VRE could capture customer activity while at the stations. Cameras
would also be placed on top of the station entrance canopy roof where views of the
parking lot and the train gate at the train yard may be observed to capture potential
criminal activities. The scope includes the purchase and installation of 5 security
cameras and all the networking components necessary for the recording of video
feed and remote access to the system software. Local access will be provided to
security staff at the yards and remote access will be provided to VRE staff.
Upon receipt of the proposals, VRE will return to the Board to request authorization
to award the contract.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding is available from the Broad Run platform expansion project in the VRE
capital budget using an FY 2009 federal grant. Local match is being provided using
state and local funds.
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Virginia Railway Express
Operations Board
Resolution
8C-09-2013
Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals for the Installation of
Security Cameras at Broad Run Station
WHEREAS, , in 2011, the Operations Board authorized an extension of the station
platform at Broad Run; and,
WHEREAS, in February 2012, the new extended platform was completed and
opened to VRE passengers; and,
WHEREAS, it is recommended that additional cameras should be installed and
integrated into VRE’s existing camera system using software and hardware known
as Indigo Vision; and,
WHEREAS, cameras installed at Broad Run would have extended views of the entire
station platform at Broad Run.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the VRE Operations Board authorizes
the Chief Executive Officer to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase
and installation of security cameras at the Broad Run station.
Approved this 20th day of September 2013
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Paul Smedberg
Chairman
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John Cook
Secretary
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