Red Light Camera Safety Program

The City of Hayward is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) to develop an Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Safety Program aimed at improving roadway safety by reducing red-light-running violations and enhancing traffic enforcement. This RFI, issued under solicitation number 20260713003 and posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, is strictly for planning purposes and will not result in a contract award. The City is gathering market insights on technologies and services related to red light camera deployment, signal integration, high-resolution image and video capture, violation detection software, evidence management, citation processing, system maintenance, and public outreach support. Responses must address 14 key program areas including system design, compliance with California Vehicle Code Sections 21455.5–21455.9, cybersecurity, data privacy, evidence integrity, training, maintenance, and reporting. All submitted information must adhere to CJIS security policies and the California Public Records Act, with data required to be encrypted both in transit and at rest. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov procurement portal, though conflicting submission deadlines—August 5 and August 12, 2026—have been noted and respondents are advised to confirm the correct date. There are no page or word limits, but proposals must comprehensively cover all requested elements. The City requires vendors to affirm compliance with nondiscriminatory employment practices, submit workforce data, and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding if deemed the apparent low bidder. A signed affirmation of non-involvement in nuclear weapons development is mandatory under City Ordinance 87-024 C.S., and any submission must include a noncollusion affidavit. Contractors cannot assign or subcontract work without prior written approval. No federal FAR clauses are applicable; instead, custom municipal provisions govern personnel assignment, performance timelines, insurance, and labor and performance bonds, though these remain in placeholder form. Final system acceptance will occur at installation sites in Hayward after successful on-site testing and validation of accuracy, calibration, and compliance. No contract value is available as this RFI is for information gathering only, and pricing details submitted will serve only as market data for future procurement planning.