School Zone Speed Detection Cameras

The City of Kissimmee, Florida, is seeking a qualified contractor to implement a comprehensive school zone speed detection camera system through Request for Proposal RFP2026001. The procurement involves installing, operating, and maintaining automated speed enforcement systems in designated school zones within the city, covering 12 eligible public schools. The contractor will be responsible for providing a complete turnkey solution, including hardware, software, violation processing, and administrative functions, with compensation structured as either a Flat-Fee, Revenue Share, or Cost-Per-Ticket model. Proposals were due on January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a planned five-year contract term and potential for five additional 12-month renewal periods. The evaluation criteria totaling 100 points will assess user experience (15 points), implementation capability (15 points), vendor experience (15 points), program reliability (25 points), support and training (10 points), cost (15 points), and firm location (5 points for Osceola County-based firms).

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations mentioned in the procurement documents. The contractor must comply with Florida Statutes, obtain necessary permits, provide separate electrical metering, and fund electricity costs. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers' Compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and cyber liability coverage. The system must ensure 99.9 percent uptime and comply with state regulations, including destroying recorded video and photographs within 90 days of final disposition. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the vendor will bear all installation, maintenance, calibration, administration, and regulatory compliance costs. The City of Kissimmee will require the selected vendor to submit annual reports to the City Commission and the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, with a focus on creating an effective, fair, and reliable school zone speed enforcement program.