C5_Tech_offer_combined.pdf

THE STATE OF ARIZONA

GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

5000 W. CAREFREE HIGHWAY

Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000

(602) 942-3000 •WWW.AZGFD.GOV

BPM007084 Required Forms updated 10-2022

REQUIRED FORMS FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

WITH EVALUATION CRITERIA

SOLICITATION #BPM007084

REQUIRED FORMS

The documents contained herein must be completed and submitted with your offer in Arizona Procurement Portal. Other documents located in the Attachments tab of Arizona Procurement Portal are incorporated herein by reference. Attachments can also be provided on a separate sheet of paper referencing the Attachment Number.

Contents Offeror’s Check List 2

Offer and Acceptance Form 3

Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret & Proprietary Information 4

R2-7-103. Confidential Information 5

Boycott of Israel Disclosure 6

Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban 7

Attachment I, Subcontractors 8

Attachment II, References 9

Attachment III, Pricing Proposal 10

Attachment IV, Experience/Expertise/Reliability 11

Attachment V, Narrative on the Approach to the Scope of Work 12

OFFEROR’S CHECK LIST (for Offeror’s use only.) This is the only document does not have to be returned.

Arizona Game and Fish Department Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

BPM007084 Required Forms updated 10-2022

Offeror’s Check List

DOCUMENT SUBMITTED*

If you have been notified that an amendment has been issued, you must re-open your offer in APP, make any required modifications, if any, and re-submit your offer. If you do not do this you have not submitted an offer in the Arizona Procurement Portal and your offer will be considered as non-responsive.

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Offer and Acceptance (Complete the top half of page 3, sign and upload into your offer in Arizona Procurement Portal.)

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“Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret & Proprietary Information” form (Page 4). Information considered to be confidential, trade secret or proprietary should be attached as a separate document checked “confidential” in the Attachments tab of your offer Arizona Procurement Portal. Confidential documents must include a statement as to why the information is confidential.

☐ YES, ☐ NO,

Boycott of Israel Disclosure ☐ YES ☐ NO

Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban ☐ YES ☐ NO

Pricing of $1.00 has been entered in Arizona Procurement Portal’s “items” tab. ☐ YES ☐ NO

Attachment I-Subcontractors ☐ YES ☐ NO

Attachment II- References ☐ YES ☐ NO

Attachment III- Pricing Proposal ☐ YES ☐ NO

Attachment IV- Experience/Expertise/Reliability ☐ YES ☐ NO

Attachment V- Narrative on the approach to the Scope of Work ☐ YES ☐ NO

* Ensure Items above have been completed, scanned (preferably as one pdf file) and uploaded into the “Attachments” tab of your offer (quote) in Arizona Procurement Portal.

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OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE

BPM007084

Arizona Game and Fish Department Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

BPM007084 Required Forms updated 10-2022

Offer and Acceptance Form OFFER

TO THE STATE OF ARIZONA:

The Undersigned hereby offers and agrees to furnish the material, service or construction in compliance with all terms, conditions, specifications and amendments in the Solicitation and any written exceptions in the offer.

Company Name Signature of Person Authorized to Sign Offer

Address Printed Name

City State Zip Title

Phone:

Fax:

Contact Email Address

By signature in the Offer section above, the Offeror certifies:

1. The Offeror shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of Federal Executive Order 11246, State Executive Order 2009-9 or A.R.S. §§ 41−1461 through 1465.

2. The Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted offer. Failure to provide a valid signature affirming the stipulations required by this clause shall result in rejection of the offer. Signing the offer with a false statement shall void the offer, any resulting contract and may be subject to legal remedies provided by law.

3. The Offeror certifies compliance with A.R.S.§41-3532 when offering electronics or information technology products, services or maintenance.

4. The Offeror is not debarred from, or otherwise prohibited from participating in any contract awarded by any federal, state or local government.

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

The Offer is hereby accepted.

The Contractor is now bound to sell the materials or services listed by the attached contract and based upon the solicitation, including all terms, conditions, specifications, amendments, etc., and the Contractor’s Offer as accepted by the State.

This Contract shall henceforth be referred to as Contract No. ____________________________________________________.

The effective date of the Contract is ____________________________________________________.

The Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or to provide any material or service under this contract until Contractor receives purchase order, contact release document or Procurement’s written notice to proceed.

State of Arizona Awarded this day of 20 25

Kristen Micurescu, CPPB, as Branch Chief and not personally

C5 Technology Group LLC

1934 E Camelback Rd. #120

Phoenix Arizona 85016

William Schuchter

Director william@C5Technology.com

480 231-2546

Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret & Proprietary Information

Arizona Game and Fish Department Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

BPM007084 Required Forms updated 10-2022

Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret & Proprietary Information All materials submitted as part of a response to a solicitation are subject to Arizona public records law a will be disclosed if there is an appropriate public records request at the time of or after the award of the contract.

Recognizing there may be materials included in a solicitation response that is proprietary or a trade secret, a process is set out in A.A.C. R2-7-103 that will allow qualifying materials to be designated as confidential and excluded from disclosure. For purposes of this process the definition of “trade secret” will be the same as that set out in A.A.C. R2-7-101(50).

This form must be completed and returned with the response to the solicitation and any supporting information to assist the State in making its determination as to whether any of the materials submitted as part of the solicitation response should be designated confidential because the material is proprietary or a trade secret and therefore not subject to disclosure.

All offerors must select one of the following:

My response does not contain proprietary or trade secret information. I understand that my entire response will become public record in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C317.

My response does contain trade secret information because it contains information that:

1. Is a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process, AND

2. Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; AND

3. Is the subject of efforts by myself or my organization that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.

Please note that failure to attach an explanation may result in a determination that the information does not meet the statutory trade secret definition. All information that does not meet the definition of trade secret as defined by A.A.C. R2-7-101(50) will become public in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C317. The State reserves the right to make its own determination of Proposer’s trade secret materials through a written determination in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-103.

If the State agrees with the proposer’s designation of trade secret or confidentiality and the determination is challenged, the undersigned hereby agrees to cooperate and support the defense of the determination with all interested parties, including legal counsel or other necessary assistance.

By submitting this response, proposer agrees that the entire offer, including confidential, trade secret and proprietary information may be shared with an evaluation committee and technical advisors during the evaluation process.

Proposer agrees to indemnify and hold the State, its agents and employees, harmless from any claims or causes of action relating to the State’s withholding of information based upon reliance on the above representations, including the payment of all costs and attorney fees incurred by the State in defending such an action.

Company Name Signature of Person Authorized to Sign

Address Printed Name

City State Zip Title

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C5 Technology Group LLC

1934 E Camelback Rd. #120

Phoenix Arizona 85016

William Schuchter

Director

Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret & Proprietary Information

Arizona Game and Fish Department Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

BPM007084 Required Forms updated 10-2022

R2-7-103. Confidential Information

A. If a person wants to assert that a person's offer, specification, or protest contains a trade secret or other proprietary information, a person shall include with the submission a statement supporting this assertion. A person shall clearly designate any trade secret and other proprietary information, using the term "confidential". Contract terms and conditions, pricing, and information generally available to the public are not considered confidential information under this Section.

B. Until a final determination is made under subsection (C), an agency chief procurement officer shall not disclose information designated as confidential under subsection (A) except to those individuals deemed by an agency chief procurement officer to have a legitimate state interest.

C. Upon receipt of a submission, an agency chief procurement officer shall make one of the following written determinations:

1. The designated information is confidential and the agency chief procurement officer shall not disclose the information except to those individuals deemed by the agency chief procurement officer to have a legitimate state interest;

2. The designated information is not confidential; or

3. Additional information is required before a final confidentiality determination can be made.

D. If an agency chief procurement officer determines that information submitted is not confidential, a person who made the submission shall be notified in writing. The notice shall include a time period for requesting a review of the determination by the state procurement administrator.

E. An agency chief procurement officer may release information designated as confidential under subsection (A) if:

1. A request for review is not received by the state procurement administrator within the time period specified in the notice; or

2. The state procurement administrator, after review, makes a written determination that the designated information is not confidential

Participation in Boycott of Israel Arizona Game and Fish Department

Purchasing Office 5000 West Carefree Highway

Phoenix, Arizona 85086

BPM007084 Required Forms updated 10-2022 SPO Form Boycott of Israel Disclosure Revision No. 1 | Revised 09-22

Boycott of Israel Disclosure Please note that if any of the following apply to this Solicitation, Contract, or Contractor, then the Offeror shall select the “Exempt Solicitation, Contract, or Contractor” option below:

● The Solicitation or Contract has an estimated value of less than $100,000;

● Contractor is a sole proprietorship;

● Contractor has fewer than ten (10) employees; and/or

● Contractor is a non-profit organization.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 35-393.01, public entities are prohibited from entering into contracts “unless the contract includes a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel.”

Under A.R.S. § 35-393:

1. "Boycott" means engaging in a refusal to deal, terminating business activities or performing other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with entities doing business in Israel or in territories controlled by Israel, if those actions are taken either:

(a) Based in part on the fact that the entity does business in Israel or in territories controlled by Israel.

(b) In a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin or religion and that is not based on a valid business reason.

2. "Company" means an organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company or other entity or business association, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company or affiliate, that engages in for-profit activity and that has ten or more full-time employees.

5. "Public entity": (a) Means this State, a political subdivision of this State or an agency, board, commission or department of this State or a political subdivision of this State. (b) Includes the universities under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents and community college districts as defined in section 15-1401.

The certification below does not include boycotts prohibited by 50 United States Code Section 4842 or a regulation issued pursuant to that section. See A.R.S. § 35-393.03.

In compliance with A.R.S. § 35-393 et seq., all offerors must select one of the following:

☐ The Company submitting this Offer does not participate in, and agrees not to participate in during the term of the contract, a boycott of

Israel in accordance with A.R.S. § 35-393 et seq. I understand that my entire response will become a public record in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C317.

☐ The Company submitting this Offer does participate in a boycott of Israel as described in A.R.S. § 35-393 et seq.

☐ Exempt Solicitation, Contract, or Contractor.

Indicate which of the following statements applies to this Contract:

● Solicitation or Contract has an estimated value of less than $100,000;

● Contractor is a sole proprietorship;

● Contractor has fewer than ten (10) employees; and/or

● Contractor is a non-profit organization.

Company name Signature of person authorized to sign

Address Printed name and title

City State Zip Email address Phone number

X

C5 Technology Groupp LLC

1934 E Camelback Rd. #120

Phoenix Arizona 85016

William Schuchter, Director william@C5Technology.com 480 231-2546

Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban

Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

BPM007084 Required Forms updated 10-2022 SPO Form No. 205

Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban Please note that if any of the following apply to the Contractor, then the Offeror shall select the “Exempt Contractor” option below:

● Contractor is a sole proprietorship;

● Contractor has fewer than ten (10) employees; OR

● Contractor is a non-profit organization.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 35-394, the State of Arizona prohibits a public entity from entering into or renewing a contract with a company unless the contract includes written certification that the company does not use the forced labor, or any goods or services produced by the forced labor, of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China.

Under A.R.S. § 35-394:

1. "Company" means an organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company or other entity or business association, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company or affiliate, that engages in for-profit activity and that has ten or more full-time employees.

2. "Public entity" means this State, a political subdivision of this State or an agency, board, commission or department of this State or a political subdivision of this State.

In compliance with A.R.S. §§ 35-394 et seq., all offerors must select one of the following:

☐ The Company submitting this Offer does not use, and agrees not to use during the term of the contract, any of the following:

● Forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China;

● Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of

China; or

● Any Contractors, Subcontractors, or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.

☐ The Company submitting this Offer does participate in use of Forced Uyghurs Labor as described in A.R.S. § 35-394.

☐ Exempt Contractor Indicate which of the following statements applies to the Contractor (may be more than one):

☐ Contractor is a sole proprietorship;

☐ Contractor has fewer than ten (10) employees; and/or ☐ Contractor is a non-profit organization.

Company Name Signature of person authorized to sign

Address Printed name and title

City, State, ZIP Contact email address Contact phone number

X

C5 Technology Group LLC

1934 E Camelback Rd. #120

Phoenix, Arizona, 85016 william@C5Technology.com 480 231-2546

ATTACHMENT I

Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

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Attachment I, Subcontractors

SUBCONTRACTORS

Bidder shall identify all proposed subcontractors/material suppliers that will be utilized to perform any portion of the Specifications. Additional Subcontractor(s) not listed below or on a supplemental page must receive written approval from AZGFD before utilization.

Name of Subcontractor

City, State

Number of years in business

Type of business (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor, etc.)

Service to be provided

Name of Subcontractor

City, State

Number of years in business

Type of business (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor, etc.)

Service to be provided

Axis Communications

Lund, Sweden / Tempe, Arizona

Limited Company

C5 Technology Group will utilize Axis Communications comprehensive camera management ecosystem and tools to centralize operations for all five wildlife camera systems. Through the Axis Camera Station platform, Arizona Game and Fish Department staff and partners will have secure, remote access to a unified portal for monitoring, controlling, and managing all deployed cameras across the state. This approach ensures seamless oversight, simplifies maintenance, and supports scalable expansion aligned with AZGFD’s long-term goals.

Google LLC d/b/a YouTube

San Bruno, California

Limited Liability Company

YouTube will serve as the live streaming platform to host and broadcast 24/7 wildlife camera feeds for AZGFD. All five camera streams will be delivered via secure feeds, integrated into Axis Camera Station for control and routed to YouTube Live. Streams will be publicly embedded on AZGFD’s website and optionally distributed through social channels or partner pages.

Its cloud infrastructure supports continuous uptime, viewer concurrency into the tens of thousands, and cross-platform compatibility (desktop, mobile, tablet, smart TV).

ATTACHMENT II

Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

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Attachment II, References

REFERENCES

Three (3) professional references who have received services similar to the Specifications of this Solicitation shall be listed below. References from AZGFD are not to be included. References from the western United States are preferred. The contact person shall be someone who has responsibility for the operation of the material and/or service and shall be made aware that they are being used as a reference.

Reference 1

1) Company: Contact Name:

Phone: Email:

Description of services provided:

Reference 2

2) Company: Contact Name:

Phone: Email:

Description of services provided:

Reference 3

3) Company: Contact Name:

Phone: Email:

Description of services provided:

Department of Defense U.S. Army Contracting Command Mr. Mark E. Riggins usarmy.acc@mail.mil

From 2016 to 2024, C5 Technology Group’s leadership managed over 130 remote surveillance sites for the U.S.

Department of Defense across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE. These systems included PTZ and thermal cameras, microwave backhaul networks, and off-grid solar power arrays, all engineered for 24/7 operation in extreme environments. Our work supported real-time ISR video streaming to tactical operations centers under MIL-STD specifications, with 99.94% uptime and rapid response capabilities.

ATTACHMENT III

Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

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Attachment III, Pricing Proposal

PRICING PROPOSAL

Enter $1.00 in the “unit price” field of the items tab of your offer in APP. Failure to do this may result in your offer’s rejection.

1) After entering $1.00 in the “Unit Price” field of APP, provide a pricing proposal for the following:

a. Initial one-time charge to create portal $

b. Monthly streaming fee per location/camera $

c. Price per hour for installation labor $

d. Price per hour for Tech support $

e. Discount off list for Webcam per Specification 2.2.

of the Scope of Work %

f. Travel charge per mile $

g. Sales tax when applicable %

TBD

4,200

0.75

8.3

h. Include any additional known charges as separate items, if any.

$1,400: High-endurance, Industrial-grade MicroSDXC Card (14-day on-site back-up)

$2,000: Cyber Liability & Technology Errors & Omissions Insurance

See attached proposal.

ATTACHMENT IV

Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

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Attachment IV, Experience/Expertise/Reliability

EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE/RELIABILITY

Experience, expertise and reliability is considered in the evaluation process. The Offeror is advised to submit any information that documents successful and reliable experience in past performances, especially those performances related to the requirements of this RFP.

Offeror should provide a narrative response that addresses, but is not limited to, the following key points:

1. Provide background information on your company, such as type of business (Individual/sole proprietor, corporation, LLC, etc.), length of time in business, number of full-time employees.

2. State whether or not you are registered as a small business.

3. Provide a list of similar agencies (wildlife, ecological, environmental or other natural resource government agencies) for whom you have provided similar services, if applicable.

4. Fully describe your experience in providing the Services stated in the Scope of Work.

5. Describe the level of expertise of field technicians including any education, training or certificates.

6. Include any additional information you wish to provide about your company.

See attached.

ATTACHMENT V

Purchasing Office

5000 West Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086

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Attachment V, Narrative on the Approach to the Scope of Work

NARRATIVE ON THE APPROACH TO THE SCOPE OF WORK

The Offeror should present a proposed method of satisfying the requirements in the Scope of Work as specified herein. The language of the narrative should be straightforward and limited to facts, solutions to problems, and plans of proposed action. The Offeror should use technical language only when describing a technical process.

Specifically, provide a detailed response to the Scope of Work, include the following:

Thoroughly describe your method to meet or exceed the Services described in the Scope of Work. Response should include but not be limited to:

1. Provide the manufacturer, part number and description of the webcam you are initially proposing.

2. Webcams may be needed in areas such as, remote sites accessible only by rough, dirt roads (high-clearance vehicle), high areas such as, in trees or tall buildings. Describe your ability to mount these cameras.

3. Describe your method for troubleshooting issues.

4. Provide your response time for a request for assistance.

See attached.

Proposal Title:

Webcams and Streaming Services for Wildlife Viewing

Solicitation Number:

Submitted To:

5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086

Attn: Donna Bailloux, Procurement Officer

Submitted By:

C5 Technology Group LLC

1934 E Camelback Rd. #120 Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: (480) 231-2546 Email: william@C5Technology.com Website: www.c5technology.com

Primary Contact:

Email: william@C5technology.com Phone: (480) 231-2546

Date Submitted:

August 4, 2025

Executive Summary

C5 Technology Group LLC, a Phoenix-based small business specializing in rugged surveillance and networking systems, proposes a comprehensive restoration, upgrade, and long-term maintenance solution for the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s wildlife camera program. Our approach combines proven field experience with advanced technologies to deliver resilient, science-grade live streams that engage the public and support AZGFD’s conservation mission.

In Year 1, C5 will:

• Restore and bring online five existing camera sites, including Sandhill Crane, Barn Owl, Bat Roost, and Bald Eagle locations, ensuring stable and high-quality 24/7 livestreaming.

• Deploy Axis Camera Station as the unified management platform, allowing centralized control, diagnostics, and seamless YouTube Live integration.

• Install advanced camera upgrades using Axis Q-series PTZs with ARTPEC-9 and Lightfinder 2.0, thermal imagers, and panoramic dome cameras, tailored to each site’s specific visibility and research goals.

• Modernize infrastructure with expanded solar arrays, LiFePO₄ battery banks, remote-managed PoE+ switches, and resilient backhaul that includes Starlink and LTE/5G fail-over.

• Ensure public accessibility and transparency via YouTube Live with monthly analytics reports (IP-based viewer data, engagement metrics, location tracking, and device stats).

• Deliver a platform owned entirely by AZGFD, with no proprietary software lock-ins and full system control handed over at completion.

Our solution emphasizes reliability, public engagement, and technical excellence:

• 99.94% uptime, <30-minute average remote response, and <3-hour on-site repair time.

• Two preventive maintenance visits per site per year included in the base cost.

• Fully integrated data and power systems, engineered for Arizona’s diverse and remote environments.

C5's fixed Year 1 pricing is $91,040, inclusive of all taxes, travel, insurance, and maintenance, with an option for phased site-specific upgrades.

By combining local responsiveness, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to long-term value, C5 Technology Group offers Arizona Game and Fish a trusted partner to restore, manage, and expand its wildlife camera program for years to come.

Experience, Expertise, and Reliability

About C5 Technology Group LLC

C5 Technology Group LLC is a Phoenix-based registered small business focused on delivering rugged, mission-ready surveillance, communications, and secure networking systems for government, public safety, and environmental agencies. Founded in 2025, the company was established to support clients operating in challenging and remote environments where reliability, resilience, and real-time connectivity are essential. C5 specializes in turnkey solutions that combine solar-powered infrastructure, advanced camera systems, wireless backhaul, and remote monitoring platforms. These systems are well suited for wildlife observation, conservation, and public outreach.

The company is led by William Schuchter, a U.S. patent holder with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona and a Certificate in Project Management from the University of Maryland. He brings more than 15 years of experience in technical program management and field operations, including eight years supporting Department of Defense surveillance networks in austere and forward-deployed environments. Headquartered in Phoenix and supported by a strong network of regional suppliers, C5 offers Arizona Game and Fish both local responsiveness and deep familiarity with the state’s unique terrain. The company has a proven ability to deliver high-performance systems built to endure the elements. From concept through installation and long-term support, C5 is a committed partner in advancing Arizona’s conservation mission.

Experience

C5's leadership has direct experience in field engineering, wireless communications, electrical and power systems, digital video streaming, and turnkey project delivery. From 2016 to 2024, our team managed over 130 remote surveillance sites for the U.S. DoD across Kuwait, Qatar, U.A.E, and the broader CENTCOM Area of Responsibility. This included:

• 137 camera and radar towers with over 280 PTZ and thermal imagers

• 400 km of microwave PTP backhaul using 5 GHz and 900 MHz bands

• 52 off-grid solar-battery microgrids with LiFePO₄ storage

• Real-time HD ISR video streaming to Tactical Operations Centers using hardened radios and military standards (MIL-STD-188-165B)

These OCONUS deployments required rugged design, pre-wired install kits, and advanced reliability protocols to ensure 24/7 operation in high-heat, dust-prone, and low-bandwidth environments.

Expertise

C5 Technology Group designs and manufactures secure VHF/UHF, L-Band, and C-Band radio systems, with a specialization in drone and ground-based long-range datalinks up to 200 km Line-of-Sight (LoS).

Our systems are used where it matters most, in aviation, defense, law enforcement, and wildlife monitoring.

We also engineer IP67 and MIL-STD-810H-compliant enclosures with solar and battery integration, network edge computing, and mesh uplink resilience. This level of ruggedization ensures survivability in desert heat, icy mountaintops, and marine spray conditions; essential for remote wildlife cameras subject to Arizona’s extreme climates.

Core technologies include:

• Panoramic and 4K/8K PTZ camera integrations

• Remote streaming via Starlink, LTE/5G, or microwave radios

• Digital video relay via HLS/RTSP with DVR retention

• Custom solar charging systems with MPPT controllers and LiFePO₄ batteries

Reliability

C5’s systems are engineered with a reliability-first approach:

Design-Level Reliability

• MIL-STD-810H and IP66 enclosures

• Environmental stress testing

• Redundant power and communication architectures

Operational Reliability

• Network uptime: 99.94% (measured across 100+ systems)

• Mean Time to Remote Respond: <30 minutes (average: 14 minutes)

• Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 19.4 months per camera node

• Mean Time to Repair (Field): 2.4 hours

Preventative Maintenance

• Two site visits per year

• Monthly remote health checks

• Automated system alerts via our 24/7 Network Operations Center

• SLA-backed response and monthly digital engagement analytics (IP/location logs)

Certifications & Safety

• Formal project management protocols

• Clean safety record across all U.S. and overseas installations

• NDAA and cybersecurity compliance on all applicable products

C5 Technology Group brings proven field experience, cutting-edge expertise, and an unmatched reliability record to meet and exceed the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s wildlife streaming goals.

Being Arizona-based means C5 can deploy, support, and iterate faster than out-of-state competitors;

translating into higher system uptime, lower travel costs, and a stronger alignment with the Department’s conservation mission.

Method of Approach

C5 Technology Group proposes a reliable, modern, and fully integrated approach to restoring and expanding Arizona Game and Fish Department’s wildlife camera system. Our goal is to deliver a durable, future-ready platform that is entirely owned and controlled by AZGFD; with seamless support from C5 throughout the system’s expected five-year service life.

Restoration and Onboarding

Our first priority will be to restore and service all existing cameras currently deployed across the state. In close coordination with AZGFD, we will collect full functionality reports and conduct field visits to verify equipment status and environmental constraints. Each operational camera will be enrolled into a unified Axis Camera Station portal, with support for secure, cloud-enabled monitoring, YouTube Live streaming, and direct integration into the AZGFD website.

Restoration will include system checks, firmware updates, cleaning, testing power sources, verifying data links, and confirming recording functionality. Our technicians will adhere strictly to wildlife activity windows; avoiding intrusion during sensitive periods like the bald eagle nesting season or the bat maternity cycle.

This work begins with urgency, with a focused commitment to restoring the Sandhill Crane camera at White-water Draw before the start of fall migration.

Modernization and Standardization

C5 Technology will implement a phased modernization strategy that replaces outdated or underperforming components with standardized Axis Communications camera solutions. This approach ensures long-term system performance, simplifies management, and delivers consistent, high-quality imaging across all locations. Equipment will be selected based on performance, reliability, and integration value—not on inflated margins or shortcuts. C5’s focus is on delivering lasting value to Arizona Game and Fish, not markups on low-grade hardware.

This unified architecture will support centralized control, remote diagnostics, and intelligent automation features across all sites. Axis Camera Station and related tools will enable AZGFD staff to monitor, manage, and expand their system with confidence.

Where appropriate, existing Dahua cameras may be repurposed to provide supplementary angles or alternative views. This strategy extends AZGFD’s streaming coverage without incurring unnecessary costs and respects the original investment in these systems. Legacy gear will be used where it adds value, but the foundation of the future system will be built on a durable, standards-based platform ready for scale.

Challenging Environments and Custom Installations

C5 specializes in deploying camera systems in remote and difficult environments. Whether the camera needs to be mounted on a tree limb, inside a barn, or atop a ridge accessible only by high-clearance vehicle or watercraft, our field teams have the experience, equipment, and certifications to complete the work safely and effectively. Our teams are trained to work at elevation, follow OSHA-compliant safety standards, and adapt to the terrain and the species-specific constraints of each location.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Once the cameras are online, C5 will continue to provide system health monitoring through our network operations center (NOC). We monitor each site 24/7 and respond to alerts related to downtime, image loss, or power faults.

Most issues will be resolved remotely through Axis' diagnostic tools. For those requiring physical intervention, we guarantee a site visit within 72 hours for critical failures. Two preventative maintenance visits per year are included per site to ensure long-term system reliability.

Strategic Upgrade Plan

The restored system will be upgraded to support reliable, continuous operation and future growth. Each of the five sites will receive:

• Redundant backhaul using Starlink or LTE-based connectivity for uninterrupted live streaming.

• New solar panels and batteries as needed, sized to support nighttime recording and cloudy-day autonomy.

• 512 GB SD cards for on-site video backup, retaining up to 14 days of footage locally in addition to cloud-based archiving.

This robust infrastructure ensures that power and connectivity failures do not result in lost footage or prolonged downtime.

Use of Axis Monitoring Tools

C5 will enable the full suite of Axis Camera Station tools, which includes remote PTZ control, camera movement presets, image stabilization, enhanced low-light performance (Lightfinder 2.0), and optional thermal imaging overlays for species like bats or owls that are difficult to observe with traditional optics.

These tools not only improve the user experience but also expand AZGFD’s ability to monitor, manage, and engage the public in wildlife conservation.

Stream Hosting and Public Engagement

YouTube will serve as the live streaming platform to host and broadcast 24/7 wildlife camera feeds for the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). All five camera streams will be delivered via secure RTMP feeds, integrated into Axis Camera Station for control and routed to YouTube Live. Streams will be publicly embedded on AZGFD’s website and optionally distributed through social channels or partner pages.

YouTube enables C5 to meet AZGFD’s requirements for accessibility, reliability, and reporting. Its cloud infrastructure supports continuous uptime, viewer concurrency into the tens of thousands, and cross-platform compatibility (desktop, mobile, tablet, smart TV).

As part of its built-in analytics suite YouTube provides detailed digital engagement metrics, including:

• Total view time per camera per day/week/month

• Number of unique viewers (via unique IPs and session-based metrics)

• Geographic location of viewers (city/state/country)

• Average watch duration

• Peak concurrent viewership

• Traffic source (e.g., AZGFD website, YouTube app, third-party embeds)

• Device type and operating system

• Playback errors, buffer rates, and drop-offs

This data will be collected and reported to AZGFD monthly, allowing for transparent public engagement metrics, technical performance tracking, and data-driven future planning.

Low-Light and Thermal Imaging Enhancements

Three of the current sites—Crane Hill, the Bat Cave, and the Barn Owl box—present low-light challenges. We will upgrade these locations with Axis cameras featuring the ARTPEC-9 chipset and Lightfinder 2.0 for improved color clarity after dusk. In the bat roost, a thermal camera will be added to capture nightly emergence patterns that would otherwise be missed.

These enhancements are designed to improve viewer engagement, scientific documentation, and the utility of each feed as a long-term research and outreach tool.

Lake Pleasant Bald Eagle Site: Full System Rebuild

The Lake Pleasant site will be fully upgraded with a new solar array, battery bank, and Starlink system.

Dahua cameras currently deployed at other sites will be relocated here to create a multi-angle, 4K/8K view of the nest. This repurposing reduces cost while delivering a superior experience to viewers and researchers alike.

Ownership, Expandability, and Long-Term Viability

The system we’re delivering is built to grow. All hardware, licenses, streaming accounts, and configuration files will be handed over to AZGFD at the end of the project. C5 will retain admin access strictly for support and maintenance, but AZGFD will have full control. Every camera, solar panel, and battery is specified for at least five years of continuous use. The software and storage platforms we’re using are standards-based and widely supported. This system is designed to adapt and design to last.

There are no proprietary lock-ins. If AZGFD chooses to expand or self-manage the platform later, that transition will be seamless.

Sandhill Crane Camera at White Water Draw

Site Goal: Restore the Whitewater Draw 24/7 livestream before the first Sandhill Cranes arrive this migration season (target completion ≈ late September), ensuring continuous, full-color coverage of crane roosting and departure activity for public viewing, education, and research, with zero seasonal downtime and minimal on-site maintenance.

We are proposing the following upgrades to restore and future-proof the Whitewater Draw livestream:

a 4K night-color PTZ camera for vivid, low-light close-ups, a 180° panoramic dome to capture flock-wide behavior, a dual-path backhaul that combines the current high-gain 5 GHz link with automatic 4/5 G cellular fail-over; and an expanded solar-battery system with remote power control. Together, these enhancements guarantee uninterrupted, high-quality coverage that advances AZGFD’s public-engagement and wetland-conservation goals.

Proposed Upgrades — Sand Hill Crane (Whitewater Draw) Site

# Upgrade Scope & Key Components Benefit

4 K Night- Color PTZ Camera

Replace the legacy head with an Axis Q6370-LE (4 K, ARTPEC-9, 31× optical, Lightfinder 2.0) on the existing pendant mount.

Streams color images at starlight, letting online viewers witness pre-dawn crane departures and improving behavioral data quality for biologists.

180 ° Panoramic Overview

Add an Axis P3807-PVE 8 MP seamless-stitch panorama, integrates into the same PoE switch and VMS licence.

Provides a constant flock-level vista so educators and citizen scientists can study group dynamics while the PTZ zooms on individuals.

Resilient Backhaul

• Primary: high-gain directional 5 GHz point-to-point link

• Add Backup: dual-SIM, multi-carrier 4 / 5 G router with automatic fail-over.

Ensures the livestream stays online during network outages and primary signal disruption, crucial during peak migration when public viewership and research reliance are highest.

Power- System Expansion

Install an additional 200 W solar panel, 200 Ah LiFePO₄ battery bank, and IP-66 enclosure with DIN-rail PoE+ switch & remote PDU.

Delivers 3.5 days of autonomy, supports added cameras & router, and allows remote power-cycling, minimizing on-site trips

Bill of Materials & Median Street Cost (July 2025)

# Item / Task Qty Unit Est.

Sub-Total

Hardware Materials

Axis Q6370-LE 4 K night-color PTZ (ARTPEC-9 + Lightfinder 2.0, 31×)

1 $4,000 $4,000

Axis P3807-PVE 180° panoramic dome (8 MP stitched)

1 $1,500 $1,500

3 4/5G SIM router + hi-gain antennas & cabling 1 $1,700 $1,700

4 200 W bifacial solar panel & tilt frame 1 $500 $500

5 200 Ah LiFePO₄ battery (2.5 kWh) 1 $1,500 $1,500

6 MPPT charge controller (40 A) 1 $150 $150

NEMA-4X enclosure, DIN-rail PoE+ switch, smart PDU

1 $800 $800

Cat-6A outdoor cable, MC4 leads, weather grommets, misc. consumables

— $500 $500

9 Bench-config & soak-test freight (combined) — $250 $250

Hardware Sub-Total $ 10,900

Field Labor

Pre-config bench work (network, firmware, VMS licencing) – 8 h @ $100/h

— $800 $800

On-site installation – 2 field techs × 10 h (incl.

rigging & system check) @ $95/h

— $1900 $1900

Travel & Per Diem

Mileage Phoenix ⇄ Whitewater Draw (500

mi) @ $0.75/mi

— $375 $375

Value proposition

• Reliable — 60h no-sun buffer and remote firmware/telemetry cut truck rolls to near zero.

• Scalable — Uniform LTE-M core integrates with the other three refreshed sites in a single dashboard.

• Engaging — 4K public stream, color visibility at dusk/dawn

13 One-night lodging & M&IE (2 techs) — $350 $350

One-Year Cellular Data

— $600 $600

Estimate Before Tax

$14,925

AZ +

Cochise Co. TPT (≈

8.6 %)*

— — $1,285

Grand Estimate ≈ $ 16,210

Barn Owl Nest Box at White Water Draw

Site Goal: We will restore and future-proof the Whitewater Draw barn-owl nest-box stream by proposing the following upgrades, installing a Axis Q6355-LE PTZ (ARTPEC-9 with Lightfinder 2.0) for vivid, full-color imaging even below 0.02 lux, pairing it with a high-gain boundary microphone that delivers clean, broadcast-quality audio, and tying both into the existing grid power and Starlink back-haul via a dedicated VLAN with LTE fail-over for resilience. A fan-less 1 TB SSD NVR will maintain a 14-day rolling archive. All work will be completed in one low-impact site visit during the post-fledge, non-breeding window (August – October) to avoid disturbing the owls, ensuring a round-the-clock, maintenance-light stream for seasons to come.

Proposed Upgrades — Barn Owl Nest Box

# Upgrade Scope & Key Components Benefit

4 K Night- Color PTZ Camera

Replace the legacy head with an Axis Q6355-LE (4 K, ARTPEC-9, 31× optical, Lightfinder 2.0) on the existing pendant mount.

Streams color images in extreme low-light, so online audiences see courtship, prey deliveries, and fledging in lifelike detail—no washed-out IR monochrome.

High-Gain Boundary Microphone

Axis Mk II Wide-Dynamic-Range Microphone

The boundary microphone picks up trills, bill-claps, and chick begging calls with studio-quality clarity, deepening viewer connection and providing researchers an acoustic dataset.

Resilient Backhaul

• Add Backup: multi-carrier 4 / 5 G router with automatic fail-over.

Ensures the livestream stays online during network outages and primary signal disruption.

Power- System Expansion

DIN-rail PoE+ switch & remote PDU.

Delivers 3.5 days of autonomy, supports added cameras & router, and allows remote power-cycling, minimizing on-site trips

Engineering highlights

• Axis Q6355-LE PTZ — 31× optical zoom, gyro/EIS, IR illuminators, NDAA-compliant.

• Carrier-agnostic LTE-M backhaul — Nordic Thingy:91 v2 modem with Poynting XPOL-2-5G 2×2 MIMO antenna; selects the strongest 4 G/5 G signal on boot.

# Item / Task Qty Unit Est.

Sub- Total

Hardware & Materials

1 Axis Q6355-LE PTZ (4 MP, ARTPEC-9, Lightfinder 2.0, 31 ×) 1 $4,000 $4,000

2 Axis T8351 Mk II Boundary Mic + wind-screen 1 $750 $750

3 4/5G SIM router + hi-gain antennas & cabling 1 $1700 $1700

4 5-port industrial PoE+ switch + smart PDU (DIN-rail) 1 $800 $800

5 NEMA-4X enclosure 1 $600 $600

6 Cat-6A outdoor patch, conduit, glands, misc. consumables — $500 $500

Bench-config & soak-test freight (combined) — $250 $250

Hardware Sub-Total $8,600

Field Labor

Pre-config & soak test (network, VLAN, firmware) – 6 h @ $100

— $600 $600

9 On-site install — 2 techs × 8 h @ $95 — $1,520 $1,520

Travel & Per Diem

10 Mileage PHX ⇄ Whitewater Draw (500 mi) @ $0.75 — $375 $375

11 One night lodging & M&IE (2 techs) — $350 $350

One-Year Cellular Data

— $600 $600

Estimate Before Tax ≈$12,045

Sub- Total

AZ + Cochise Co. TPT (~8.6 %)*

— — ~$1,036

Grand Estimate ≈$13,081

• Immersive Viewing Experience: The Axis Q6355-LE’s Lightfinder 2.0 delivers natural-color video at dusk and dawn, so online audiences see courtship, prey deliveries, and fledging in lifelike detail—no washed-out IR monochrome.

• Round-the-Clock Coverage Without Added Light: High-sensitivity night sensor + integrated IR LEDs capture crisp images through full darkness, eliminating the need for external lighting that could disturb the owls.

• Engaging, High-Fidelity Audio: The boundary microphone picks up trills, bill-claps, and chick begging calls with studio-quality clarity, deepening viewer connection and providing researchers an acoustic dataset.

• Robust Uplink & Fail-Safe Recording: Dedicated VLAN + LTE fail-over keep the stream live during Starlink outages, while a 512 TB SSD maintains a 14-day local archive for highlight edits and incident review.

• Low Maintenance, Long Service Life: Solid-state storage, remote PoE power cycling, and industrial-grade components mean fewer truck rolls and a reliable feed across multiple breeding seasons.

Bat Roost at Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area

Site Goal: The goal at Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area is to restore full streaming capabilities at the bat roost and enhance system performance with low-light and thermal imaging. The upgraded system will allow AZGFD and the public to observe bat emergence patterns, behavior, and seasonal activity with greater clarity and reliability, especially during the critical maternity season (May through September).

This site offers rare public visibility into the life of an ecologically vital species. The upgrades will help maximize the educational and scientific value of the stream while minimizing disruption to the colony.

We propose the following upgrades to restore, modernize, and future-proof the Bat Roost camera system:

• Axis 4K Night-Color PTZ Camera (ARTPEC-9 with Lightfinder 2.0): A new Axis Communications pan-tilt-zoom camera featuring the ARTPEC-9 chipset and Lightfinder 2.0 technology will deliver sharp, vivid color footage in extremely low-light conditions. This allows for detailed, close-up observation of bat emergence at dusk—without artificial lighting and with minimal disturbance.

• Dedicated Thermal Camera: A specialized thermal imaging unit will provide high-contrast visuals in complete darkness, ensuring uninterrupted monitoring well into the night.

Together, these sensors will create a robust, science-grade 24/7 video stream of nightly bat activity. The dual-camera system enhances both public engagement and conservation research while preserving the integrity of the roost environment.

Proposed Upgrades — Bat Roost at Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area

# Upgrade Scope & Key Components Benefit

4 K Night- Color PTZ Camera

Replace the legacy head with an 4 K Night- Color PTZ Axis Q6355-LE (ARTPEC-9 + Lightfinder 2.0)

- 4 K / 31 × optical zoom

- Color at < 0.02 lux; IR-assisted beyond

- Tracks emergence columns without disturbing bats

Dedicated Thermal Camera

Add an Axis Q1973-E seamless-stitch panorama, integrates into the same PoE switch and VMS license.

Thermal palettes help you visually identify different heat sources making it easier and more efficient to interpret a scene.

Resilient Backhaul

• Add Backup: Multi-carrier 4 / 5 G router with automatic fail-over.

Ensures the livestream stays online during network outages and primary signal disruption

Power- System Expansion

IP-66 enclosure with DIN-rail PoE+ switch & remote PDU.

Supports added cameras & router, and allows remote power-cycling, minimizing on-site trips

# Item / Task Qty Unit Est. Sub-Total

Hardware & Materials

Axis Q6355-LE PTZ (4 K, 31×, ARTPEC-9 + Lightfinder 2.0)

1 $4,000 $4,000

2 Axis Q19 Series 1 $4,500 $4,500

3 5 G dual-SIM router + MIMO antennas 1 $1,700 $1,700

IP66 field enclosure, 6-port industrial PoE+ DIN-rail switch, smart PDU

1 $1,200 $1,200

5 Fan-less NVR w/ 1 TB SSD (14-day loop) 1 $800 $800

Cat-6A outdoor cable, glands, conduit, consumables

— $500 $500

7 Bench-config & soak-test freight — $250 $250

Hardware Sub-Total $12,950

Field Labor

8 Pre-config & VMS licence—7 h @ $100 — $700 $700

9 On-site install – 2 techs × 9 h @ $95 — $1,710 $1,710

Travel & Per-Diem

10 Mileage Phoenix ⇄ Cluff Ranch (350 mi) @ $0.75 — $262.50 $262.50

11 One-night lodging & M&IE (2 techs) — $350 $350

Recurring Data (dual- SIM 15 GB/mo) – 12 mos

— $600 $600

Estimate Before Tax ≈$16,572.50

AZ + Graham Co. TPT (≈ 6.1 %)*

— — ≈$1,011

# Item / Task Qty Unit Est. Sub-Total

Turn-Key Grand Estimate ≈ $17,584

• Round-the-clock science & outreach: Color detail at dusk + thermal silhouettes overnight gives educators and biologists everything they…