School Zone Speed Detection and Enforcement Program

Leon County, Florida (“Leon County” or “County”), is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a turnkey School Zone Speed Detection and Enforcement Program in accordance with the reference below, which may be amended from time to time:

• Leon County Ordinance 2025-12 for School Zone Speed Detection Systems, codified at Chapter 17, Article IV of the Leon County Code of Laws (“Program”)
• Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) School Zone Speed Detection System Placement and Installation Specifications
• Florida Statutes Chapter 316, with an emphasis on sections 316.003, 316.0776, 316.008, 316.0083, 316.1895, 316.1896, and 316.640.
• Fla. Stat. s. 318.18.
• Florida public records laws (Chapter 119, F.S.)
• Applicable procurement and contractor requirements of Leon County

The intent of this program is to improve safety in designated school zones on County roads in unincorporated areas of Leon County.

Leon County adopted a School Zone Speed Detection Enforcement Program authorizing the use of automated speed detection systems within designated school zones during active school hours. The Program outlines, among other things:

• Conditions under which automated enforcement may occur
• Requirements for signage, calibration, and public notice
• Standards for evidence collection and citation/violation issuance
• Data privacy, regular reporting, and retention requirements
• Revenue distribution and program oversight

Leon County intends to implement a unified, compliant, and transparent enforcement program that integrates seamlessly with existing County systems.