Mobile ALPR(Automated License Plate Recognition)

The City of Cincinnati is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of a Mobile Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system for the Police Department. The scope of work includes furnishing an ALPR message trailer and two L5F ALPR cameras. The awarded contractor is responsible for the end-to-end installation process, which involves picking up vehicles from the delivery address, transporting them to the contractor's facility using a flatbed transporter no wider than 9 feet, performing the installation, and returning the vehicles. Technical specifications for the cameras require a focal length of 6mm to 25mm, a capture distance of 9 to 70+ feet, a maximum capture speed of 150 mph with 850nm pulsed LED illumination, and ONVIF compliance for video streaming. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system by October 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET; emailed or hard copy submissions will not be accepted. The submission is divided into three volumes: Volume 1 contains general information, Volume 2 consists of mandatory forms including the DEI 147 Equal Employment Opportunity form, and Volume 3 is an Excel pricing sheet that must be submitted in its original, unmodified format to avoid disqualification. Evaluation factors include delivery timelines, strict adherence to specifications, and the complete submission of all required forms. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio and the City of Cincinnati, with payment terms set at Net-30 days.