Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Installation – Phase 2

The City of Chico is proceeding with Phase 2 of its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) installation project, targeting seven solar-powered ALPR units to be mounted on existing traffic signal and streetlight poles at three signalized intersections along State Route 32 and State Route 99 in Chico, California. The installations are designed to operate without utility connections or ground disturbance, relying entirely on solar energy and cellular modems for power and data transmission. An encroachment permit from Caltrans is required to authorize work within the public right-of-way, and the project has been classified as categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15301(c), eliminating the need for environmental impact reviews. Project execution is overseen by the City’s Public Works Department, with Tracy R. Bettencourt as the primary point of contact and Brendan Ottoboni responsible for engineering implementation. Funding for environmental compliance includes a $3,043.75 state filing fee and a $50.00 county handling fee, processed through Butte County, though no official contract value or pricing structure has been disclosed. The solicitation number is 04-01092026-003, with submissions due by January 9, 2026, and the project posted on January 12, 2026. No formal contract clauses, inspection protocols, packaging standards, evaluation factors, or federal acquisition regulations are documented in the filing. The City of Chico operates as a local public agency, and while key personnel are identified, there are no specified security clearances, key personnel clauses, contract options, or organizational conflict of interest provisions outlined. Proposal submission requires physical delivery of three hard copies to the Butte County Clerk’s Office and payment via check, cash, or credit card, with no electronic portal or standardized format requirements established.