New Brunswick Opportunities Network #P26-42

City of Fredericton Solicits RFID-Based Police Equipment Asset Tracking Solution

The City of Fredericton is seeking proposals for a comprehensive operational equipment asset tracking solution to improve management and accountability of police equipment. - Government Buyer: - City of Fredericton (Local Government), Office of the City Clerk - Procurement office at 397 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick - Products/Services Requested: - Design, supply, installation, integration, and support of an RFID-based asset tracking system - Hardware to be tracked includes: - Alcohol screening devices (18 units) - Tasers (30 units) - Portable radios (42 units) - Carbines (26 units) - System must support approximately 130 authorized users and operate within a secure equipment room - Solution must include hardware (RFID tags/readers), software configuration, implementation, training, and go-live support - Optional building-wide RFID checkpoints and annual technical support/maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with information security standards (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST) - Data must be hosted in Canada and comply with local data protection laws (RTIPPA) - Onsite personnel must be fully vaccinated as per government mandates - Solution must provide auditable records, role-based access control, and support operational workflows - Budget for hardware and implementation is $150,000 (ongoing costs excluded) - Multi-year contract with possible annual renewals - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation.

Description

The City of Fredericton is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced proponents to design, supply, implement, and support an operational asset tracking solution. The solution aims to improve the management and accountability of operational equipment, ensuring it is reliable, practical, and suitable for use in a high-demand operational environment. It should enable efficient tracking, assignment, and return of assets, maintain a clear and auditable record of equipment use, support operational workflows, provide access control, and ensure asset accountability without unnecessary complexity or administrative burden. The budget allocated for hardware supply and implementation is $150,000 for the 2026 fiscal year, excluding ongoing costs.

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