School bus stop-arm camera safety program

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in collaboration with Montgomery County, Maryland is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a comprehensive School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Safety Program from qualified vendors. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance student safety by implementing technology that detects and deters illegal passing of stopped school buses. Vendors responding to this RFP must demonstrate expertise in school bus safety solutions, specifically camera systems designed to capture violations of stop-arm laws. The program aims to improve transportation safety outcomes through automated enforcement capabilities that discourage dangerous driving behaviors near school buses. The RFP was posted on March 31, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 24, 2026, providing prospective vendors approximately 24 days to prepare and submit their responses.

The RFP documentation provided does not contain specific information regarding set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other restricted vendor categories that may apply to this procurement. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements have been identified in the available materials. Similarly, the documentation does not specify award values, budget ranges, or contract award amounts for this School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Safety Program. Interested vendors should contact MCPS or Montgomery County directly to obtain complete RFP documentation, which will likely contain detailed specifications regarding organizational eligibility requirements, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, pricing structures, and contract terms and conditions.