Government and education
Technology for schools, colleges and public agencies
Security cameras, access control, Wi-Fi, cabling and AV for K-12 districts, colleges, libraries and government buildings, built around school calendars, public procurement and prevailing wage.
The short answer
WCC installs and supports the technology schools and public agencies depend on, from the cabling and Wi-Fi to the cameras and door locks, with the scheduling, prevailing wage and documentation public projects require. Our work includes network infrastructure across more than 500 LAUSD schools.
Who we serve
Schools, colleges and public agencies
What we install
Campus technology from one contractor
Cameras, doors, Wi-Fi and AV all depend on the same cabling, closets and network. Planning them together saves money and avoids gaps between trades.
Public sector realities
What makes public projects different
Public projects run on board approvals, bid rules, school calendars and tight budgets. We plan around all of them.
Procurement. Bids, board approvals and cooperative contracts add steps. We supply the paperwork each step needs.
School calendars. Most work happens in summer, during breaks or after hours, phased campus by campus.
Safety. Entry control, lockdown, camera coverage and public safety radio are now expected at every campus.
Aging infrastructure. Old cabling and closets often can't support today's Wi-Fi and cameras without upgrades.
Thin IT teams. Most districts need a partner who can own design, install, documentation and support.
Campus safety
Cameras, doors and radio coverage working together
Communicate
Paging, bells and public safety radio coverage first responders can rely on.
Why WCC
Why districts and agencies choose WCC
We've worked in occupied schools and public buildings across California since 2003.
Proven at scale. Network infrastructure across more than 500 LAUSD schools.
Every trade in-house. Cabling, Wi-Fi, cameras, access control, AV and electrical under one license.
Public project ready. Prevailing wage, certified payroll and closeout documentation.
Cabling designed by an RCDD. Standards-based designs that hold up for decades.
FAQ
School and government technology questions
What technology does WCC install for schools?
Structured cabling and fiber, campus Wi-Fi, network switching, security cameras, access control and lockdown, classroom and MPR AV, paging and bells, and in-building cellular and public safety radio.
Do you work on active campuses?
Yes. Work is scheduled around the school calendar, with summer, break and after-hours installs, and crews follow district site rules for working around students.
Do you handle prevailing wage projects?
Yes. WCC regularly works on prevailing wage public projects, with certified payroll and the documentation public owners require.
Can districts buy without a new bid?
Often. Public agencies can sometimes use cooperative contracts instead of running a separate bid. See our contract vehicles for current options.
What cameras are best for schools?
Schools usually want cloud or hybrid systems that are easy for small IT teams, with fast search and good coverage of entries, hallways, parking and fields. Avigilon, Verkada and Rhombus are common choices, all NDAA compliant. See K-12 security cameras.
Can you standardize across many campuses?
Yes. We build standard designs for classrooms, closets and entries, then roll them out campus by campus with consistent documentation.
Do you work with cities and counties too?
Yes. WCC installs networks, cabling, cameras and access control for city halls, county buildings, libraries, parks and public safety facilities.
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