Mobilecop replacement

The City of Cincinnati, located in Hamilton County, Ohio, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a MobileCop Replacement software system targeting law enforcement mobile data computer (MDC) software. The RFI, reference number 265X901105, seeks comprehensive mobile software solutions with advanced capabilities including multifactor authentication, criminal justice information querying, custom query and summary screens, dispatch management, and communication features. Potential vendors must provide detailed company contact information, describe existing capabilities, and offer high-level price and schedule estimates. The RFI was released on August 11, 2025, with responses due by September 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET. Written questions from potential vendors will be accepted until September 2, 2025. Importantly, this RFI is not a procurement solicitation, and the City will not reimburse vendors for response development costs. The primary objective is to gather information to potentially develop a future competitive procurement for a mobile data computer software system.

The City has specific economic inclusion requirements for potential vendors, mandating participation in Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) programs. All responses must be submitted electronically through the City's Bonfire portal, which may limit participation for vendors without appropriate digital submission capabilities. While no specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the RFI, the comprehensive software requirements suggest a significant technology investment for law enforcement mobile computing infrastructure. The procurement appears focused on replacing existing mobile data computer software with a more advanced, feature-rich solution that can integrate with current law enforcement technology systems. Vendors will need to demonstrate robust mobile computing capabilities, understanding of law enforcement operational needs, and compliance with the City's economic inclusion guidelines to be considered for potential future procurement opportunities.