Solicitation Number

269-2027-019

Department

Status Reason

Open

Opening Date

2026-10-05T10:00:00.0000000

Posted Date

2026-09-08T11:38:55.0000000Z

Primary Commodity Code

Mandatory Conference/Site Visit

Special Instructions

Refer to https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/225784

Solicitation Type

RFP

Owner

Description

The City is seeking a qualified, North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board certified company (“Company”) to provide a License Plate Recognition (“LPR”) system (the “System”) for the City’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (“CMPD”). The Company is to replace the City’s existing LPR system with a new, state-of-the-art solution that offers improved accuracy, performance, and integration capabilities). The Company shall furnish all required labor, tools, equipment, and technical expertise to obtain and manage permits required for the work and install and configure the System, including, but not limited to, all associated hardware, software, cloud storage, mobile broadband connections, network integration, and device management needed to ensure full operational functionality. The System shall include a centralized management platform, robust data retention features, real-time alerting, vehicle analytics, and compatibility with CMPD and third-party law enforcement databases. User training, system validation, and maintenance must be included. The Company and System must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to its activities and obligations, including privacy and security standards, and allow the CMPD to maintain full control over its data and access. The Company must (1) hold a valid license issued by the North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board by or before Contract execution and maintain the license through the entire Contract term, and (2) remain in full compliance with North Carolina General Statute § 20-183.31 – Regulation of Use – for the entire duration of the Contract.