Firearms Detection Video Monitoring and Support
ID: RFP S25152 • State: California
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Description
Background
The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) is a Joint Powers Agency established in 1977, responsible for coordinating transit services across western Riverside County. RTA operates from two facilities and is governed by a board of directors comprising elected officials from various cities and the County Board of Supervisors.
The agency seeks to enhance its security measures through the implementation of a firearms detection video monitoring system, utilizing advanced technology to ensure safety across its properties.
Work Details
The contractor will provide a software as a service platform and hardware, including on-premises servers that run proprietary visual analytics capable of ingesting real-time streaming protocol (RTSP) streams from RTA's existing IP-based digital cameras. The system must analyze video frames to detect brandished firearms, sending verified alerts to law enforcement and designated RTA contacts.
Specific tasks include:
1. Providing 24/7/365 live monitoring by trained professionals.
2. Ensuring notifications are dispatched within 5 seconds of detection.
3. Maintaining data ownership and curating AI training data.
4. Supplying at least three references demonstrating successful firearm detection incidents.
Period of Performance
The contract will have a base term for initial setup and installation, followed by one year of monitoring and support, with four optional one-year extensions available, totaling up to five years of service.
Place of Performance
The primary locations for performance include RTA facilities at:
- 1825 Third St, Riverside, CA
- 700 Scaramella Cir, Hemet, CA
- 4085 Vine St, Riverside, CA
- 31 E Grand Blvd, Corona, CA.
Bidder Requirements
Contractors must possess recent experience in similar projects and hold certifications such as the Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation and ISO/IEC 27001 & SOC 2 Type II certifications. They must also demonstrate scalability with previous deployments across similar clients.
The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) is a Joint Powers Agency established in 1977, responsible for coordinating transit services across western Riverside County. RTA operates from two facilities and is governed by a board of directors comprising elected officials from various cities and the County Board of Supervisors.
The agency seeks to enhance its security measures through the implementation of a firearms detection video monitoring system, utilizing advanced technology to ensure safety across its properties.
Work Details
The contractor will provide a software as a service platform and hardware, including on-premises servers that run proprietary visual analytics capable of ingesting real-time streaming protocol (RTSP) streams from RTA's existing IP-based digital cameras. The system must analyze video frames to detect brandished firearms, sending verified alerts to law enforcement and designated RTA contacts.
Specific tasks include:
1. Providing 24/7/365 live monitoring by trained professionals.
2. Ensuring notifications are dispatched within 5 seconds of detection.
3. Maintaining data ownership and curating AI training data.
4. Supplying at least three references demonstrating successful firearm detection incidents.
Period of Performance
The contract will have a base term for initial setup and installation, followed by one year of monitoring and support, with four optional one-year extensions available, totaling up to five years of service.
Place of Performance
The primary locations for performance include RTA facilities at:
- 1825 Third St, Riverside, CA
- 700 Scaramella Cir, Hemet, CA
- 4085 Vine St, Riverside, CA
- 31 E Grand Blvd, Corona, CA.
Bidder Requirements
Contractors must possess recent experience in similar projects and hold certifications such as the Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation and ISO/IEC 27001 & SOC 2 Type II certifications. They must also demonstrate scalability with previous deployments across similar clients.
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Opportunity Type
RFP (Request for Proposal)
Pre-Bid Conference
Yes - Not Mandatory 11/11/2025 3:00 PM (PST) Microsoft Teams, see notes section below for Teams Meeting Link.
Opportunity ID
RFP S25152
Response Deadline
Dec. 9, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
Nov. 5, 2025
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
Source
On 11/5/25 Riverside Transit Agency in California issued RFP (Request for Proposal) Firearms Detection Video Monitoring and Support with ID RFP S25152 due 12/9/25.
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Notes
Click HERE to attend the Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting.
Special Notices
Option Terms – RTA, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to extend the term up to an additional twelve (12) months. RTA's election to extend beyond the “Initial Term” shall not diminish its right to terminate for convenience or default.
Electronic Submissions Only – Proposals/Bids/Statements will only be accepted electronically via PlanetBids. No other form of submission will be accepted.
Accept/Reject – RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses, or any item or part thereof; or to waive any informalities or irregularities in responses. RTA shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsive and responsible offeror/bidder.
Site Visit – A site visit will be made available. Please see Instructions to Offeror/Bidder in the solicitation document for detailed information.
Read Entire Document – The information contained in the Bid Information tab is is an overview of the requirements and does not substitute the details indicated in the entire document in the documents tab. You must read/review the entire document including the Proposed Agreement (if applicable).
No Response/Decline Form – Offerors choosing not to submit a proposal/quote/statement are requested to complete and email the “No Response Decline” form only to the Procurement Official listed.
Cost File – For the Cost File, upload the Price Form(s)/Bid Schedule.
Response File – For the Response file, upload the Technical Proposal. If submittal is in response to a Request for Qualifications, upload Division 1 documents for the Response file.
Save Periodically – Saving your information periodically will help prevent loss of data in case of power or internet connection failure and can speed up the submittal processing time.
eBid Submissions – All eBids must be fully uploaded and received prior to the due date and time, PACIFIC TIME. Once an eBid is accepted, a confirmation pop-up will display indicating Bid Successfully Submitted and an email confirmation which includes the date and time the eBid was submitted will be sent automatically to the email address registered on the vendor account.
Required Documents – It is the responsibility of the Offeror/Bidder/Respondent to check all areas of the solicitation post before submission. Specifically, be sure to review the applicable Response Types in the Bid Information tab and the Documents, Q&A, Addenda & Email tabs.
Acceptable forms of Financial Documentation – Audited financial statements, Dun and Bradstreet Business Information report, Filed Federal tax return for immediately preceding tax year, or One-page CPA summary.
Electronic Submissions Only – Proposals/Bids/Statements will only be accepted electronically via PlanetBids. No other form of submission will be accepted.
Accept/Reject – RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses, or any item or part thereof; or to waive any informalities or irregularities in responses. RTA shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsive and responsible offeror/bidder.
Site Visit – A site visit will be made available. Please see Instructions to Offeror/Bidder in the solicitation document for detailed information.
Read Entire Document – The information contained in the Bid Information tab is is an overview of the requirements and does not substitute the details indicated in the entire document in the documents tab. You must read/review the entire document including the Proposed Agreement (if applicable).
No Response/Decline Form – Offerors choosing not to submit a proposal/quote/statement are requested to complete and email the “No Response Decline” form only to the Procurement Official listed.
Cost File – For the Cost File, upload the Price Form(s)/Bid Schedule.
Response File – For the Response file, upload the Technical Proposal. If submittal is in response to a Request for Qualifications, upload Division 1 documents for the Response file.
Save Periodically – Saving your information periodically will help prevent loss of data in case of power or internet connection failure and can speed up the submittal processing time.
eBid Submissions – All eBids must be fully uploaded and received prior to the due date and time, PACIFIC TIME. Once an eBid is accepted, a confirmation pop-up will display indicating Bid Successfully Submitted and an email confirmation which includes the date and time the eBid was submitted will be sent automatically to the email address registered on the vendor account.
Required Documents – It is the responsibility of the Offeror/Bidder/Respondent to check all areas of the solicitation post before submission. Specifically, be sure to review the applicable Response Types in the Bid Information tab and the Documents, Q&A, Addenda & Email tabs.
Acceptable forms of Financial Documentation – Audited financial statements, Dun and Bradstreet Business Information report, Filed Federal tax return for immediately preceding tax year, or One-page CPA summary.
Other Details
Pre-proposal site visit is scheduled to take place on November 14, 2025 at RTA's listed facilities. Please refer to the solicitation document that can be found under the 'Documents' tab for further information.