2. Design & Specify · Security Specifications & RFP Package Development
Specifications & RFP Packages That Let Integrators Compete Fairly
Performance-Based, Manufacturer-Agnostic Bid Documents and Award Support
The stakes: Without vendor-neutral specifications, integrators can over-specify proprietary equipment and mark up hardware margins.
Principal-led by Christian Colburn, PSP. Mutual NDA available on request.
100% Vendor-Neutral & Product-Independent. We never sell hardware, software, or guard labor.
The stakes
Why this matters
We write 100% vendor-neutral bid packages, review contractor proposals, and help ensure integrator pricing and equipment margins are fair and transparent.
Vague or proprietary specifications invite change orders, apples-to-oranges bids and lock-in to a single manufacturer. The lowest number on bid day is rarely the lowest cost at closeout.
Clear, performance-based documents define what “done” means, so bids are comparable and the contract is enforceable.
Performance-based specifications and bid packages that let integrators compete on a level field — and give you a contract you can hold them to.
Methodology
How the engagement runs
- 01
Specification development
We write performance requirements by system, using standard specification structure.
- 02
Scope of work
Responsibilities, submittals, testing and closeout requirements are spelled out.
- 03
Bid management support
We help answer bidder questions and issue clarifications.
- 04
Bid leveling & award
Proposals are normalized line by line, with a written recommendation.
Tangible deliverables
What you receive
Security Specifications
Performance-based sections for access control, video, intrusion and related systems.
Scope of Work
Responsibilities, submittals, testing and closeout requirements.
RFP Package
Bid forms, device schedules and drawings ready to issue.
Bid-Leveling Sheet
Line-by-line comparison and award recommendation.
| Section | System | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 28 13 00 | Access control | Performance-based, open protocol (OSDP) |
| 28 23 00 | Video surveillance | Pixel density by zone, 30-day retention |
| 28 16 00 | Intrusion detection | Zoned, supervised, central reporting |
| 01 91 00 | Commissioning | Owner-witnessed acceptance testing |
Manufacturer-agnostic · bid-leveling sheet included
Standards
Informed by recognized standards
- Standard specification structure (Division 28)
- NFPA 731 for electronic premises security
- ASIS guidance on security system procurement
Our work is informed by these references; C3RS does not certify compliance.
Ready to scope your Specifications & RFP engagement?
Principal-led by Christian Colburn, PSP. Mutual NDA available on request.