Citation Issuance & Mobile LPR

The City of Royal Oak, located in Oakland County, Michigan, is seeking electronic proposals for a comprehensive Citation Issuance & Mobile License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. The procurement involves acquiring handheld citation devices, associated software, a mobile LPR system for enforcement vehicles, and integrated data management capabilities. Key deliverables include hardware and software that can provide real-time parking enforcement, digital tire chalking, time limit monitoring, and robust data integration with existing parking technologies. The system must demonstrate 99.5% annual uptime, have the ability to read license plates with 98% accuracy, and include secure data hosting with comprehensive reporting features. Vendors must provide complete implementation, including hardware, software, cloud-based servers, training, and ongoing technical support services. Electronic proposals will be accepted exclusively through the procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/romi) until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, with award results to be published after proposal evaluations. The city reserves the right to reject any proposals and select the most favorable option based on comprehensive evaluation criteria.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors will be required to meet stringent qualification requirements, including providing comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum levels for commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. Vendors must also submit non-collusion affidavits, references, and demonstrate financial stability. The contract includes provisions for potential two 1-year extensions by mutual written agreement. The system is expected to integrate with existing and future parking technologies, including pay stations, mobile payment systems, and permit management systems. Although a specific budget range was not detailed in the available documents, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a sophisticated and potentially significant investment in municipal technology infrastructure. The city will retain exclusive ownership of all generated data, and the successful contractor will be prohibited from sharing personal information. The contract will include a minimum one-year hardware warranty, with options for extended warranties and support services available seven days a week during specified hours.