Request for Proposals for Citywide Surveillance Camera System

Location:	California
Posted:	Mar 31, 2026
Due:	May 21, 2026
Agency:	City of Bellflower
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	67 - Photographic Equipment
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-01

FOR CITYWIDE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM

RELEASED: MARCH 30, 2026

SUBMITTALS DUE BY: 4 P.M. ON OR BEFORE MAY 21, 2026

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

16600 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

BELLFLOWER, CA 90706

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City of Bellflower

RFP No. PS-2026-01: Citywide Camera Surveillance System

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals must be received before 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, by the

City of Bellflower, C/O: Reception Desk, Attn: Public Safety Department, City of

Bellflower, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706 for Citywide Surveillance

Camera System.

Parties interested in obtaining a Request for Proposals (RFP) package should contact

the:

Public Safety Department

16600 Civic Center Drive

Bellflower, CA 90706

Or via telephone at (562) 925-0124, ext. 2532

Please refer to specifications for complete details and bid requirements. The

specifications in this notice are a part of any contract awarded in accordance with this

RFP.

Contact:

Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety

(562) 925-0124, ext. 2532

bmcnerney@bellflower.ca.gov

City of Bellflower

RFP No. PS-2026-01: Citywide Camera Surveillance System

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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-01

PROPOSALS ARE DUE: NO LATER THAN 4 P.M., THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026.

The City of Bellflower (“City”) invites sealed proposals for: Citywide Surveillance

Camera System

1. Return original of Proposal to:

C/O: Reception Desk

Attn: Public Safety Department

City of Bellflower

16600 Civic Center Drive

Bellflower, CA 90706

2. Proposer must honor proposal prices for 60 days.

3. Proposal must include this proposal form and be signed by the Contractor’s

authorized representative.

4. Award of a purchase contract will be made by the City Council based upon the

criteria set forth in this RFP and will be made based upon the best qualified

proposer rather than lowest price.

5. Submitted proposals are public records and may be subject to public inspection.

PROPOSER TO READ

I have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this

proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this

proposal as stated above.

__________________________

Company

____________________________

Name (Print)

____________________________

Company Phone No.

________________________________

Address

________________________________

Signature

________________________________

Title of Person Signing Bid

City of Bellflower

RFP No. PS-2026-01: Citywide Camera Surveillance System

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PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Submitting Proposals. (a) Proposals must include this form, in its entirety, in a

sealed envelope with the wording “Request for Proposals No. PS-2026-01 for

Citywide Surveillance Camera System – Do Not Open With Regular Mail,” and

closing date marked on the outside; (b) include three hard copies and one digital

copy (usb) of your proposal; and (c) proposal/corrections received after the closing

time will not be opened. The City is not responsible for proposals not properly

marked and delivered. Upon award, all submissions become a matter of public

record.

2. Alternatives. Any changes or alternatives must be set forth in a letter attached to

this proposal. The City has the option of accepting or rejecting any alternative

proposals.

3. Currency. All references to dollar amounts in this solicitation and in vendor's

response refer to United States currency.

4. Preparation. All proposals must be typed or written in black ink. Errors may be

crossed out and corrected in ink, then initialed in ink by the person signing the

proposal.

5. Rejection. The City may reject any or all proposals and waive irregularity in any

proposal.

6. Default. In case of default by the vendor of any of the conditions of this proposal

or contract resulting from this proposal, the vendor agrees that the City may

procure the services from other sources and may deduct from the unpaid balance

due the vendor, or collect against the bond or surety, or may invoice the vendor

for excess costs so paid, and prices paid by the City will be considered the

prevailing market price at the time such purchase is made.

7. Assignment. No assignment by the vendor of contract or any part hereof, or of

funds to be received hereunder, is binding upon the City unless the City gave

written consent before such assignment.

8. Subcontractors. The Bidder must list any subcontractors that will be used and the

work to be performed by them.

9. Indemnification. The extent of a successful Contractor’s obligation to indemnify

and defend the City is set forth in the sample contract attached to this RFP.

10. Bonds. When deemed necessary by the City, bid bonds must be furnished by all

proposers in the amount of at least 10% of the bid to guarantee that proposers will

enter into contract to furnish goods at prices stated. Likewise, a Performance Bond

must be required of the successful proposer when stated in the specification (cash

deposit, certified or cashier's check or money order may be substituted in lieu of

either bond).

City of Bellflower

RFP No. PS-2026-01: Citywide Camera Surveillance System

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11. Insurance. This is a contract involving services and the City requires insurance.

Insurance must be primary insurance and must name the City of Bellflower as an

additional insured. Proof of insurance in the following amounts must be provided

prior to contract signing; Commercial General Liability in the amount of $2 million,

Business Automotive Liability in the amount of $1 million, and Workers’

Compensation in accordance with California law. Specific insurance requirements

are set forth in the sample contract. BIDDERS MUST SIGN AND RETURN

EXHIBIT A, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, WITH THEIR PROPOSAL.

12. Proposal Rejection. The City may reject the proposal of any proposer who

previously failed to perform properly, or complete on time, contracts of a similar

nature, or to reject the proposal of a proposer who is not in a position to perform

such a contract satisfactorily, or does not attend the job walk. The City may reject

the proposal of any proposer who is in default of the payment of taxes, licenses or

other monies due to the City of Bellflower.

13. Contract Pricing. Except as otherwise provided, price proposals must remain

consistent through the term of this contract.

14. Mandatory Job Walk. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory job walk of

facilities on April 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. starting at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic

Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706. Bidders must provide their own transportation

during the job walk as it will involve visiting the following facilities in the following

order; Bellflower City Hall, Public Works Yard, Caruthers Park, Simms Park, and

Thompson Park.

15. Proposal Questions.

Questions should be submitted in writing via email or on letterhead to:

Brian McNerney

Director of Public Safety

City of Bellflower

16600 Civic Center Drive

Bellflower, CA 90706

bmcnerney@bellflower.ca.gov

The last day to submit questions regarding the RFP will be April 14, 2026.

16. Signature Verification Form. BIDDERS MUST SIGN AND RETURN EXHIBIT B,

SIGNATURE VERIFICATION FORM, WITH THEIR PROPOSAL.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Description	Opening Date/Time	Closing Date/Time
Request for Proposals for Citywide Surveillance Camera System Contact: Brian McNerney (562) 804-1424, ext. 2532	March 30, 2026 5:00 PM	May 21, 2026 4:00 PM

Request for Proposals for Citywide Surveillance Camera System

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