Description
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Safety Program. This program aims to enhance student safety by detecting and deterring illegal passing of stopped school buses. The selected vendor will be required to provide, install, operate, and maintain a state-of-the-art camera system capable of capturing high-quality images and video evidence of stop-arm violations.
Some key aspects of the program include:
• Enhancing student safety by deterring illegal passing of stopped school buses through the installation and operation of exterior-mounted stop-arm cameras
• Capturing clear, evidentiary-quality images and video of vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses
• Providing comprehensive violation processing services, including review, citation issuance, payment processing, and customer service
• Improving public awareness and compliance with school bus safety laws
• Generating accurate data and analytics for program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Providing internal and external surveillance recordings to investigate alleged student misconduct, alleged staff misconduct, injuries, and accident investigations