INVITATION The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking a highly experienced and professional Genetec Unified Elite reseller located in the Twin Cities to furnish, deliver and install the components in Appendix A: MPRB Genetec Building Security Equipment as part of an integrated security solution utilizing Genetec. MPRB expects to implement Genetec systems and services at multiple sites over a 5‐year period as well as maintain managed services for supporting, maintaining, training and delivering security systems, camera systems, and door access systems at existing locations listed in Appendix B Existing MPRB Genetec Building Security Systems Vendors will need to provide all components listed in Appendix A: MPRB Genetec Building Security Equipment as well as Installation and Managed Services. The MPRB makes this Request for Proposals (hereinafter referred to as the RFP) to select qualified Security Service Vendors(hereinafter referred to as the Vendor) for providing Genetec as a solution for a card‐based door access, security alarm, and surveillance camera system (hereinafter called the Project). The Project is generally described in the “Scope of Services” contained within this RFP, including descriptions of roles, responsibilities and relationship of the Vendor, MPRB, and other parties involved in the Project. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS In 1883, the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board was created by an act of the Minnesota State Legislature and a vote of Minneapolis residents. It serves as an independently elected, semi‐ autonomous body responsible for governing, maintaining, and developing the Minneapolis park system. In 2008, the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board celebrated 125 years of providing outstanding park and recreation services to residents and visitors of Minneapolis. The Board’s governance structure is unique and reflects the commitment residents have made to parks and recreation in Minneapolis. Credited in part for the success of the park system, the Board’s structure affords it the ability to focus on permanently preserving and protecting natural resources, parkland, and recreational opportunities for current and future city residents and visitors. Its governance powers include, but are not limited to, the ability to levy taxes and own land within and outside the City of Minneapolis.
