Chicago Housing AuthorityIssuing agency·Chicago, IL·via a public procurement portalRFP Event 3353 (2026) Physical Access Control Systems/Door Reader Information Technology Services
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o 10th Floor Access Control Panel Centralized hub for floors 10-12 The existing
control panel may require replacement depending on the technical
requirements of the system proposed. Selected vendors shall evaluate
compatibility with existing hardware and indicate whether replacement is
necessary.
o 11th floor Ccure Server A Genetec Virtual Machine (VM) is currently being
used for Cameras. If necessary, CHA will provide a new VM.
o The selected vendor shall provide all other necessary components needed to
ensure a fully operational system.
o Utilize existing infrastructure, adding any additional infrastructure only if
required.
• Site 2: Family Investment Center (FIC) – 4859 S. Wabash
o As there is currently no access control at this site, the selected vendor is
responsible for a full "turnkey" installation:
o MDF: Install access control panel
o Front Entrance: Install one (1) new card reader per door, Request-to-Exit
(REX), automatic door openers, and all associated hardware.
o Rear Entrance: Install one (1) new card reader, Request-to-Exit (REX),
automatic door openers, and all associated hardware. Door must be ADA
compliant.
o Multipurpose Exterior Door: Install one (1) new card reader, Request-to-Exit
(REX), automatic door openers, and all associated hardware. Door must be
ADA compliant.
o Integration: Connect all new hardware at FIC to new system at HQ for
centralized management.
o Infrastructure: The selected vendor shall provide and install all required
infrastructure for the new system, including cabling, conduit, network drops,
power connections, and any supporting hardware necessary for full
functionality.
• Sites 1 & 2
o Both sites should operate on the same system with centralized,
role‑based management, allowing CHA to assign administration rights for
one site or for both sites.
RFP Event 3353 (2026) Physical Access Control Systems/Door Reader Information Technology Services
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o Selected Vendor shall patch and/or paint all walls impacted by the
installation to restore them to their original good condition.
o Connect all new hardware at both locations to new system for centralized
management.
B. ADA Compliance and Approval
• All readers must comply with ADA standards and be compatible with ADA-
compliant doors, including doors installed after the reader installation. Relevant
guidelines are available on ADA.gov.
C. Acceptance
• All installations must be approved by the CHA.
D. Technical Specifications
• Credential Compatibility: All access control readers shall support triple-technology
capability, including R
Released: Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Due: Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Contact: Mauricio Beltran.
Responses are submitted through the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org); no manual submissions are accepted.
The selected vendor shall replace/upgrade card readers at CHA Headquarters (floors 1, 7-12) including integration with the building turnstile, and provide a full turnkey installation at the Family Investment Center including new card readers, Request-to-Exit devices, automatic door openers, and ADA-compliant doors. The vendor must provide all required infrastructure (cabling, conduit, network drops, power connections), migrate legacy data from Ccure, integrate with Microsoft Active Directory for SSO, and ensure the system supports triple-technology credentials (RFID, Proximity, Smart/mobile). The project includes a 90-day installation timeline, comprehensive training, and a three-year maintenance and support agreement covering software/firmware upgrades, hardware repairs, and preventive maintenance with SLAs including 4-hour onsite emergency response.
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Source: Chicago Housing Authority (solicitation 3353), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
