Augmented Reality Mapping System (ARS)

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is contemplating awarding a sole source contract for an Augmented Reality Mapping System (ARS) to be used across the jurisdiction of Thurston County. The ARS system must provide real-time map overlays, speed calculations, and video recording capabilities to aid law enforcement operations. The WSP has identified Shotover as the sole practicable source for the ARS system, which features a lightweight design, address lookup, speed measurement, and aerial imagery capabilities. The contract will have a 12-month term and an estimated value of $124,600. The WSP compared the Shotover ARS system to an alternative from Aerocomputers, but found the Shotover system superior in terms of the required features and capabilities. The sole source contract is critical to allow the WSP to provide real-time information to officers, monitor and record aggressive driving, and prosecute dangerous drivers effectively.

This sole source procurement is open only to the identified vendor, Shotover, as the WSP has determined their system to be the sole practicable source. No set-aside designations or restrictions on other types of organizations are mentioned. There is no incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure specified. The total budget for the initial ARS system purchase is $124,600, with the WSP anticipating a second ARS system purchase in 2025.