Security Vendor Evaluation Scorecard
Judge a security installer or guarding agency before you sign. Rate each of the eight criteria; a weak score on a critical one (licensing, quote clarity, data-handling) caps the verdict. Rate two or three vendors and compare. Runs in your browser; nothing is saved.
Licensing & credentialscritical
PSARA for guarding, licensed electrician for mains, GST + registration
Experience & references
Checkable references, similar jobs, willing to show past work
Proposal / quote claritycritical
Itemised scope, make & model, warranty, exclusions — not a vague lump sum
Product quality & no lock-in
Reputable, standards-based (ONVIF), not forced proprietary
AMC & after-sales support
Clear AMC terms and realistic response times
Data-handling & privacycritical
Who can access footage, written commitments, secure handling
Warranty & workmanship
Solid warranty and a track record of neat, safe work
Price fairness
Comparable to others, not suspiciously cheap or padded
Score each criterion to see the verdict.
Concerns to resolve
Low-scoring criteria will appear here. Aim to clear every critical one before you sign anything.
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