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Independent · vendor-agnostic

Security consulting & RFP support for large properties

Boards, property managers, and facilities teams call us when a project is too big — or too important — to hand to a single salesperson. We assess your property, design the right system, write a clear RFP, and help you evaluate bids — independent of any one manufacturer. You get a plan built around your goals and budget, not someone's sales quota.

25+ years in the field
500+ properties
Vendor-neutral · 15+ platforms
Licensed C-7 · bonded & insured
How we help

From first walkthrough to signed contract — and beyond

Engage us for a single phase or the whole project. We can hand you a finished RFP and step back, or stay on as your owner's representative through installation.

Needs assessment & site survey

We walk the property, map every gate, entrance, and blind spot, and document what you have, what's failing, and what's at risk.

System design & specifications

A clear technical design and scope — cameras, access control, gates, network — sized to your property and phased to your budget.

RFP development

We write a vendor-neutral RFP with apples-to-apples requirements, so every bid you receive can actually be compared.

Bid evaluation

We review proposals, flag gaps and gotchas, normalize pricing, and give your board a clear, defensible recommendation.

Budgeting & phasing

Realistic numbers and a roadmap that spreads the investment across budget cycles without leaving gaps in coverage.

Owner's-rep oversight

Optional: we represent your interests through installation — holding the vendor to the spec, schedule, and quality you paid for.

Who we advise

Built for multi-building, multi-stakeholder properties

The bigger and more complex the property, the more an independent consultant saves you — in money, in headaches, and in systems that actually work together.

HOAs & master-planned communities

Gated entries, perimeter cameras, and amenity access across hundreds of homes and shared spaces.

Shopping centers & retail

Parking, common areas, and tenant coordination under one coherent security plan.

Community & rec centers

Public-facing facilities that need to stay welcoming and well-protected at once.

Commercial & office campuses

Multi-tenant buildings and campuses with layered access and surveillance needs.

Schools & campuses

Detection, lockdown, mass notification, and visitor management, designed to PASS guidelines.

Multifamily & apartments

Resident access, intercoms, and package areas across portfolios of buildings.

Why vendor-agnostic matters

We recommend what's right — not what we're paid to sell

Most "free" security designs come from a rep who only sells one brand. We work across 15+ platforms — Verkada, Brivo, Avigilon, Axis, Alarm.com, Genetec, and more — so our design starts with your property and goals, not a product catalog.

  • One impartial advisor across cameras, access control, gates, and network — no finger-pointing between vendors.
  • RFPs written so competing bids are truly comparable — and your board can decide with confidence.
  • Local, licensed, and accountable — a real team you can call, 25+ years in the field.
Security consultant reviewing a property plan Independent advisory
Assess → design → RFP → evaluate → oversee
Vendor-neutral across the platforms that lead the industry
Brivo Verkada Avigilon Genetec Axis Communications Alarm.com Ubiquiti Eagle Eye Networks Ambient.ai Lumana ButterflyMX Swiftlane
Licensed C-7 contractor · CSLB #1149815 · Member: AAGLA, SIA, LABA, BIA, CEDIA
★★★★★

"Dan and his team know what they're doing — smart, efficient, friendly, and great communicators. They look for solutions and provide options, all at a fair price. No matter is too big or too small. I highly recommend SmartConnect LA."

KS
Kingsley S.Los Angeles, CA · Google
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Whether you need a full RFP or a second opinion on a proposal in hand, a SmartConnect consultant will reach out within one business day to talk through scope, timeline, and next steps.

RFP & bid support Vendor-agnostic Licensed & insured
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