Automated Red Light Enforcement

The City of Pittsburgh, through its Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI), in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Public Safety, and Pittsburgh Parking Authority, is seeking a qualified vendor to develop and operate an Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Program. The procurement aims to improve roadway safety and transportation network efficiency, consistent with Pennsylvania State Code Title 75 3117. The selected vendor will be responsible for installing red light traffic signal enforcement equipment at a minimum of four initial intersections, with potential for expansion, including providing cameras, sensors, power infrastructure, and comprehensive software solutions. Key deliverables include capturing three color photographs and a 12-second video per violation, comprehensive violation processing, reporting capabilities, and integration with the city's existing ticket processing systems. The RFP was released on February 17, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025, and a question submission deadline of March 10, 2025. Proposals are due on April 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated contract award in May 2025 for a 5-year service agreement.

The procurement includes specific participation goals for diverse businesses, requiring 18% minority, 7% women, 5% veteran-owned, and 3% LGBTQIA+ business enterprise participation. The program will be funded through violation revenues, with the contractor responsible for all system costs and maintenance. The selected vendor will work with Duncan, the existing ticket processing vendor, and must integrate with city systems while meeting rigorous technical requirements, including 99.99% system uptime, cloud-hosted data storage within the continental United States, and comprehensive security protocols. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cost proposal template suggests a comprehensive pricing structure covering initial intersection installations, daily violation processing, network setup, training, maintenance, and hearing support services. The Pittsburgh Parking Authority will serve as the ARLE system administrator, operating as a separate entity from the City of Pittsburgh. The program's potential impact is significant, with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggesting a possible 21% decrease in fatal crash rates through effective red light enforcement.