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How to quote Electronic security without losing money

CCTV, alarms, access control and video surveillance: equipment, cabling, installation, configuration and monitoring.

EQU · Equipment

  • 4 MP IP dome camera (Materials)
  • 4 MP IP bullet camera (Materials)
  • 16-channel PoE NVR (Materials)
  • 4 TB surveillance hard drive (Materials)
  • 8-port PoE switch (Materials)
  • 8-zone alarm panel with keypad (Materials)
  • Biometric access controller (Materials)

CAB · Cabling and raceways

  • Cat 6 UTP cable (305 m box) (Materials)
  • RJ45 connector (pack of 100) (Materials)
  • PVC raceway 20 x 12 (2 m) (Materials)
  • 12 V 10 A power supply (Materials)

INS · Installation

  • CCTV installer (Labor)
  • Alarm and access control technician (Labor)
  • Electronic security installer helper (Labor)
  • 8-step fiberglass ladder (Equipment)
  • UTP and PoE cable tester (Equipment)

CON · Configuration, testing and training

  • NVR and network configuration technician (Labor)
  • Configuration, commissioning and user training (Engineering)
  • VMS software license per channel (Subcontractors)
  • Alarm monitoring at central station (Subcontractors)

LOG · Logistics and safety

  • Transportation per service call (Lima) (Logistics and per diem)
  • Basic PPE for electronics installer (PPE)

Exclusions worth putting in writing

  • Civil works, in-wall conduit and painting
  • Internet service and stabilized power
  • Monthly monitoring (unless stated)

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