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Red Light Camera Systems
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| Bid Title | Red Light Camera Systems |
| Bid Number | 6368 |
| Bid Announced by | City of Woonsocket, Woonsocket Police Department (Office of Purchasing) |
| Project Location(s) | City of Woonsocket, RI – intersections to be selected by the City/Police Department (number not specified) |
| City | Woonsocket |
| State/Province | RI |
| Country | United States |
| Bid Issue Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Questions Due Date | Oct 23, 2026 04:30 PM |
| Submittal Due Date | Oct 30, 2026 02:00 PM |
| Pre-bid Event | - |
| Pre-bid Event Date | - |
| Pre-bid Event Type | Each bidder must visit the site and inform him fully of the conditions relating to doing the work. |
| Link To Bid Source | https://www.bidnetdirect.com/private/solicitations/9809941520/abstract?target=view |
| Scope of Work | Turnkey automated photo-citation (red-light camera) enforcement program: furnish, install, operate, maintain and support camera systems, violation processing, citation mailing, customer service, payment processing, administrative-hearing support and police interfaces. Contractor-owned equipment, monthly service fee (cost-neutral preferred). Initial term 2 years plus two 4-year options (up to 10 years). No access control. |
| Required System | CCTV |
| Bid Contact Person | Kenneth Allaire |
| Phone | 401-762-6400 |
| kaallaire@woonsocketri.gov | |
| Notes | View NotesBid: City of Woonsocket, RI, Police Department, Bid No. 6368 “Red Light Camera Systems,” published Oct 8, 2026. Submit on BidNet or physically at City Hall, Office of Purchasing, 169 Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895. Scope: A turnkey red-light photo-enforcement program: camera systems, installation, operation, maintenance, violation processing, citation mailing, call center, payments, administrative-hearing support and police interfaces. The vendor owns the equipment and is paid a monthly fee. The City does not buy cameras or guarantee a number of intersections. Cost-neutral pricing is preferred. Term: 2 years plus two 4-year options (up to 10 years). No access control mentioned. Key dates: Questions due Oct 23, 2026, 4:30 PM (email to kaallaire@woonsocketri.gov). Bids due Oct 30, 2026, 2:00 PM, public opening at 2:15 PM in Harris Hall. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is stated. Bid validity: 150 days (the document says both “working” and “calendar” days, so clarify). Brand: None required. “Or approved equal” language applies. The system must be Fed-Rep (Federal/IACP) compliant. Minimum camera/system requirements: High-quality, high-resolution digital camera and video that clearly show the license plate, driver and signal color (no megapixel figure is given; the bidder must state image specs and provide sample images in daytime, rain, night, night rain, and sun-facing glare conditions) At least 3 color stills per violation (before the stop line, after crossing, and a plate close-up) At least 12-second video (about 6 seconds before and after) with the signal visible Up to 5 lanes, multiple simultaneous violations, 24/7 live viewing Vehicle detection by standalone sensors or video loop detection. In-ground loops are not accepted. Detection beginning 0.1 s after red. Embedded data bar on every image, secure chain of evidence, encryption, audit trails and image retention per Rhode Island law. All data belongs to the City. Performance guarantee: monthly fee credits if capture or citable-violation rates fall short (80% threshold) Preferences (2.5 points each): power separate from the traffic signal, no extra cabinetry, extra services such as speed or noise enforcement, and federal-location compliance (2 CFR 200, NDAA FY2024 Sec. 805, no Chinese Military Companies List entities). |
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Technical Considerations for Red Light Camera Systems in Rhode Island
Deploying automated red light camera systems in Rhode Island requires seamless integration between traffic signal infrastructure, high-definition optical sensors, and secure data processing networks. For municipal intersections in communities like Woonsocket, implementing photo enforcement technology demands precision engineering to withstand harsh northeastern winter weather while maintaining high capture accuracy. Roadside camera units require robust, weatherproof enclosures, vibration- resistant mountings, and reliable electrical connections to capture clear license plate imagery and vehicle trajectory across multi lane approaches.
Signal Synchronization and Data Security
Operational success in automated traffic enforcement depends heavily on hardware synchronization with intersection traffic controllers. Intelligent camera systems monitor amber-to-red signal phases with millisecond precision, deploying vehicle detection sensors—such as non-intrusive radar or in-ground induction loops—to accurately identify violations without impeding normal traffic flow. Furthermore, edge processing hardware must encrypt evidentiary photo and video records immediately upon capture before transmitting them over secure networks to centralized municipal review portals. By integrating ruggedized hardware, dedicated power protection, and tamper-evident data protocols, modern traffic enforcement infrastructure ensures reliable performance and public safety compliance across municipal roadway corridors.
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