Carlsbad Planet bids #RFP27-4139IT

City of Carlsbad Police Department Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) System and Services Solicitation

The City of Carlsbad Police Department is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system and related services. - Government Buyer: - City of Carlsbad Police Department (San Diego County, CA) - Products Requested: - Fixed ALPR camera systems - Approximately 128 cameras to be deployed at 42 intersections - Must support high-accuracy plate and vehicle attribute recognition, day/night operation - Mobile and rapid-deployment ALPR systems - For patrol vehicles and portable use, with wireless communications - Cloud-based or hybrid data management platform - Secure, scalable solution for at least 200 authorized users - Features include role-based access, audit logging, search, reporting, and data export - Services Requested: - System configuration, administrative support, and implementation - Includes user account setup, real-time alerting, technical support, software updates, system health monitoring, cybersecurity support, and data management - Training services - Administrator and end-user training, refresher sessions, and online resources - Maintenance and support - Help desk, software updates, security patches, bug fixes, system monitoring, 99.9% uptime, urgent ticket response within 24 hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with CJIS and California privacy laws - City retains ownership of ALPR data; vendor prohibited from unauthorized secondary use - Emphasis on data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity protections - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term: five years, with up to five one-year extensions (potential total of ten years)

Description

The City of Carlsbad Police Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide a comprehensive Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system and related services. The system should support public safety operations, criminal investigations, situational awareness, and regional law enforcement collaboration. The solution may include fixed and mobile ALPR camera systems, cloud-based or hybrid data management platforms, real-time alerting, investigative search capabilities, and CJIS-aligned cybersecurity protections. The contract includes professional services, technology solutions, software licensing, training, maintenance, and ongoing operational support. The initial contract term is five years with possible extensions up to ten years.

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