CMPD License Plate Recognition System

Location: North Carolina
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Due: Oct 5, 2026
Agency: State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
  • 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No: 269-2027-019
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Solicitation Number: 269-2027-019
Project Title: CMPD License Plate Recognition System
Description: The City is seeking a qualified, North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board certified company (“Company”) to provide a License Plate Recognition (“LPR”) system (the “System”) for the City’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (“CMPD”). The Company is to replace the City’s existing LPR system with a new, state-of-the-art solution that offers improved accuracy, performance, and integration capabilities). The Company shall furnish all required labor, tools, equipment, and technical expertise to obtain and manage permits required for the work and install and configure the System, including, but not limited to, all associated hardware, software, cloud storage, mobile broadband connections, network integration, and device management needed to ensure full operational functionality. The System shall include a centralized management platform, robust data retention features, real-time alerting, vehicle analytics, and compatibility with CMPD and third-party law enforcement databases. User training, system validation, and maintenance must be included. The Company and System must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to its activities and obligations, including privacy and security standards, and allow the CMPD to maintain full control over its data and access. The Company must (1) hold a valid license issued by the North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board by or before Contract execution and maintain the license through the entire Contract term, and (2) remain in full compliance with North Carolina General Statute § 20-183.31 – Regulation of Use – for the entire duration of the Contract.
Opening Date: 10/5/2026 10:00 AM
Posted Date: 9/8/2026
Status: Open
Department: CITY OF CHARLOTTE
Solicitation Number
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269-2027-019
Department
CITY OF CHARLOTTE
Status Reason
Open
Opening Date
2026-10-05T10:00:00.0000000
Posted Date
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2026-09-08T11:38:55.0000000Z
Primary Commodity Code
Security and control equipment
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
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Special Instructions
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Solicitation Type
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RFP
Owner
Timothy Hawkins
Description
The City is seeking a qualified, North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board certified company (“Company”) to provide a License Plate Recognition (“LPR”) system (the “System”) for the City’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (“CMPD”). The Company is to replace the City’s existing LPR system with a new, state-of-the-art solution that offers improved accuracy, performance, and integration capabilities). The Company shall furnish all required labor, tools, equipment, and technical expertise to obtain and manage permits required for the work and install and configure the System, including, but not limited to, all associated hardware, software, cloud storage, mobile broadband connections, network integration, and device management needed to ensure full operational functionality. The System shall include a centralized management platform, robust data retention features, real-time alerting, vehicle analytics, and compatibility with CMPD and third-party law enforcement databases. User training, system validation, and maintenance must be included. The Company and System must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to its activities and obligations, including privacy and security standards, and allow the CMPD to maintain full control over its data and access. The Company must (1) hold a valid license issued by the North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board by or before Contract execution and maintain the license through the entire Contract term, and (2) remain in full compliance with North Carolina General Statute § 20-183.31 – Regulation of Use – for the entire duration of the Contract.

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