Proposed Sole Source Award To Clearview Ai For A Search Engine Of Publicly Available Images For The Rockland County District Attorney'S Office- $33,000

The County of Rockland District Attorney’s Office is seeking to acquire Clearview AI’s search engine software through a sole source procurement, citing Clearview AI as the exclusive provider. The software utilizes proprietary image-search technology to locate data from across the internet and generate matches, primarily for law enforcement purposes. The contract is set for a three-year term, with a total value of $33,000, and is available for all counties within New York State, with the performance location unspecified but likely across various sites within the state. Bidding documents are officially distributed via BidNet Direct, and interested vendors must register there to access the complete solicitation package, including any attachments or addenda. The response deadline is September 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed via email to the designated contact, Paul Brennan, the Director of Purchasing, at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other support services, and is designated as a sole-source award due to the unique capabilities of Clearview AI’s technology. This procurement is part of the County’s effort to enhance investigative tools by leveraging advanced image-search capabilities to access publicly available images online, with the contract’s terms and conditions outlined for all participating counties across New York State.