Modular 4K Weather Camera Network

Louisville Metro Emergency Services is seeking proposals for a Modular 4K Weather Camera Network through Request for Proposal RFP260145, targeting the development of a scalable and incremental weather monitoring system for emergency response and public safety coordination. The proposed solution must include outdoor-rated 4K PTZ cameras with a minimum 30x optical zoom, low-latency video streaming (under two seconds delay), cloud or hybrid storage with 30-day retention, and role-based access control for multi-agency collaboration. Core requirements include real-time video streaming, weather data collection, and integration capabilities with external systems like NOAA's ALOHA. Optional features may encompass lightning detection, real-time alerting, and hazardous air monitoring for various compounds. The evaluation criteria will assess Technical Compliance and Innovation (30 points), Cost/Price (25 points), Experience and References (20 points), Scalability and Integration Options (15 points), and Support and Maintenance Plan (10 points). Key dates include a question submission deadline of January 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with final proposals due February 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST through the Bonfire portal.

The procurement includes specific provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises, with mandatory participation goals of 15% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 5% for Female Business Enterprises (FBE), and 0.5% for Historically Black Enterprises (HBE). Vendors must complete Good Faith Efforts (GFE) documentation and demonstrate outreach to minority and women-owned vendors. Additional preferences include a Minimum Wage Preference for companies paying at least $10.10 per hour and a Local Vendor Preference for businesses established in the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area for 12 consecutive months. The contract will utilize competitive negotiation under Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A.370, with potential award to the most advantageous proposal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the RFP requires vendors to provide itemized pricing for hardware, installation, licensing, and support costs, with pricing options for single camera deployments and larger camera network configurations. Vendors must also comply with local regulations, including Ban the Box hiring practices and various certification requirements.