Fairfield receives two bids for digital kiosks; committee to seek Board of Selectmen approval

The advisory committee reported that bids for two digital information kiosks were opened and that two proposals were received. One vendor—already known to committee staff—offered a product within the price range the group had discussed, and the committee is conducting final due diligence and reference checks.

Members discussed the need to select a content-management system for kiosk content and noted that Fairfield and Sacred Heart University use different platforms; the committee said it was considering a neutral option that would work across locations. Committee members confirmed sponsorship commitments for both kiosks: one sponsored by Fairfield and one by another sponsor for Sherman Green.

Staff said they intend to bring the recommended award to the Board of Selectmen early next month and, if approved, aim to have the kiosks delivered by April and placed on pads with electrical hookups. No formal procurement decision was finalized at the meeting; the committee limited its action to due diligence and vendor checks, and asked staff to prepare materials for the Selectmen’s consideration.