RP018-26 Provision of Automated Speed Detection School Zone Safety Program on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County, Georgia, is issuing Request for Proposal RP018-26 for the provision of an Automated Speed Detection School Zone Safety Program on an annual contract basis, with proposals due by 2:50 p.m. on May 6, 2026. The procurement seeks a qualified service provider to design, install, operate, and maintain automated speed detection camera systems equipped with radar and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology across 18 school locations with 48 speed detection devices in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Deliverables include conducting traffic studies to determine installation locations, obtaining all necessary permits from the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Transportation, installing infrastructure including compliant poles and signage per Georgia Law 40-14-6, providing comprehensive training to county personnel, developing public awareness materials, maintaining all system components, conducting annual calibration and monthly self-testing of equipment, and processing violation citations. The service provider must demonstrate extensive experience with automated speed enforcement and ALPR systems, provide three professional references for work completed within the past five years, submit evidence of financial stability, disclose any business litigation from the past five years, and demonstrate technical capabilities including two-factor authentication and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability with minimum limits of $2,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, and cyber liability coverage. Evaluation will be conducted in three parts: Part I (80 points) assessing technical approach, firm qualifications, service and support, and references; Part II (20 points) for cost proposals submitted in a separately sealed envelope; and optional Part III (10 points) for remote or in-person interviews at the county's discretion. The contract commences June 2, 2026, or upon Board approval, for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods, though the county may terminate upon 30 days' written notice. Questions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026, directed to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are detailed in the available documentation. RedSpeedUSA, headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, is the incumbent contractor currently operating the school zone safety program, having processed 12,603 violations and collected $1,016,115.00 during the January through March 2026 quarter. The pricing model must be structured as a revenue-sharing arrangement wherein the service provider proposes a percentage of collected fines as compensation, with all costs for equipment, installation, maintenance, system upgrades, training, and citation processing borne by the service provider, resulting in net-zero cost to Gwinnett County taxpayers. The service provider owns all enforcement equipment and generated data, while the county provides only computers for violation approval, internet connectivity, and power; servers must be located within the United States and cannot process or store CJIS data outside U.S. borders. Historical performance data from April 2025 through April 2026 indicates 49,954 events recorded, 44,808 citations issued, 26,172 citations paid, and 18,636 delinquent citations. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the quarterly revenue from the existing program totaling over $1 million provides context for potential award value, with the new contract replacing current equipment rather than supplementing existing infrastructure.