Project Information

Bid Title

Response to Request for Information No. 1 - RFP for Citywide Surveillance Camera System

Issuing Agency

City of Bellflower

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 17, 2026

Closing Date

May 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Description	Opening Date/Time	Closing Date/Time
Response to Request for Information No. 1 - RFP for Citywide Surveillance Camera System Contact: Brian McNerney (562) 804-1424, ext. 2532	April 16, 2026 3:00 PM	May 21, 2026 4:00 PM

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CITYWIDE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-01

RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NO. 1

RFI RFI

NO.

Page 5, Section 10: Proposal Instructions, Bonds: Do you anticipate that the City will

1 deem this necessary?

2 Can I get a copy of the sign-in sheet?

Will the city be providing the areas of coverage they want to see based on the camera

3 counts provided specifically for the parks?

Will the city be providing locations for cameras in the park areas so everyone bidding

4 can provide the same coverage areas?

For the camera locations that will require solar panels, what length of time for battery

backup is required?

Response

Bonds will not be required for this project.

Yes. Sign-in sheet is attached.

No.

No.

Proposers should design solar-powered camera systems to provide

reliable 24/7 operation under typical conditions and maximize

system uptime.

5

Battery capacity should be appropriately sized to support operation

during periods of low or no solar generation. Proposers should

specify expected battery autonomy under worst-case conditions.

Does the city currently have a cellular plan they will be using for the remote camera No.

6 locations that do not have network access?

At Thompson Park it was stated that there is no IDF but then stated there is a switch in Yes. There is direct connection between the IDF at Thompson Park

7 the attic. Is there a pathway between the main building and the pool building?

office to the Aquatic Center via a switch in the attic.

What is the video storage retention requirements? (30, 60, 90, 365 Days).

The required video retention period for this project is 365 days.

8

What is the requirement for licensing? (1,3,5,7,10 Years).

This requirement supersedes the retention period referenced in the

original RFP. Proposers shall base their solutions and pricing on a

minimum of 365 days of video storage.

The minimum required licensing term is three years.

9

Proposers may include optional pricing for extended licensing terms

(e.g., 5 years or longer) for the City’s consideration.

During the site visit, it was mentioned that all data serving the aquatic center originates There is direct connection between the IDF at Thompson Park

10 from the Administration Building. Could you please confirm the source of the data

office to the Aquatic Center via a switch in the attic.

signal for the aquatic center?

Is there an intermediate switch located within the aquatic center, or does the

11 Administration Building serve as the sole source of connectivity?

There is a switch in the attic.

12 Please provide security intent at Parks (coverage only, theft, vandalism, gangs etc). Coverage only.

Please provide security intent at facilities (coverage only, theft, vandalism, gangs etc). Coverage only.

13

CITYWIDE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-01

RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NO. 1

RFI RFI

NO.

Response

Please list any areas that must be covered at facilities and Parks. None.

14

Proposed coverage areas should include areas already covered

with existing cameras, please note existing cameras will not be

integrated into new solution.

Please list if any facilities that do not need internet access where vendor can use city

15 provided internet?

City Hall, Public Works Yard, Simms Park, Thompson Park, and

Caruthers Park (building facilities only, excluding surrounding areas

or detached facilities), and Parking Structure.

16 Please list if any facilities that vendors can reuse existing networking etc.

17 Do the cameras need to be NDAA compliant.

Can there be hardware on prem to facilitate cloud access and work as buffer during

18 outages etc.

Only the Parking Structure networking cabling can be reused.

Yes.

No.

Will the city be providing the switches or does the vendor need to provide the switches. Vendor to provide switches.

19

20 Does the city want om prem server in addition to cloud for data sovereignty?

No.

Can the City confirm whether all listed locations in Section 7 are in-scope for initial

21 deployment or contingent on budget approval?

Contingent on budget.

22 Is there an estimated total camera count expected for Phase 1 vs future expansion? No.

Are there any priority sites or critical infrastructure locations that should be deployed

23 first?

City Hall, Public Works Yard, Simms Park, Thompson Park,

Caruthers Park, and Parking structure.

24 Will the City provide existing site drawings, network diagrams, or GIS data?

No.

The sites that we did not walk, ten in total, do they have a network service at each site? No.

25

26 Which sites need cellular services?

Is there a preferred cabling manufacturer for this project?

27

28 Are contractor pricing sheets per site needed for this RFP response?

29 Are all existing switches in place for this project?

Can we install exposed conduit on exterior walls and light poles?

30

Can the City provide details on existing cameras and systems to be integrated

(manufacturer, model, protocols, age)?

All areas where cable networking is not feaseable to run.

No manufacturer preference, but should be not lower than Cat6

category. Shielded and/or weather protected where needed.

Yes.

No.

If no other path is easily attainable, then yes with approval from City

on a case by case basis.

The City intends to deploy a new system and does not require

integration with any existing VMS platform.

31

Are there any existing VMS platforms currently in use that must be migrated or

32 interfaced with?

However, integration with existing cameras or infrastructure may be

evaluated where feasible. Proposers should identify any limitations

and provide recommendations.

No.

CITYWIDE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-01

RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NO. 1

RFI RFI

NO.

What is the current network infrastructure at each site (fiber, broadband, cellular

33 availability)?

34 Are there bandwidth limitations at any locations?

35 Does the City have a preferred cloud provider, or is vendor-hosted acceptable?

36 Are there any data residency or CJIS compliance requirements?

Can the City clarify expectations around video storage scaling beyond 30 days?

Response

Combination of fiber and broadband (excluding unsupervised

facilities), no cellular.

Security camera vlan to be limited to 30 Mbps (or less).

Major cloud providers preferred (i.e. AWS, Azure).

US based.

The required video retention period for this project is 365 days.

37

Who is responsible for ongoing cloud storage costs?

38

What is the retention length required for this project?

39

40 Will the City require third-party penetration testing?

Can the City provide details on Microsoft Entra ID configuration?

41

Are there additional SIEM or logging integration requirements?

42

Does “no inbound firewall ports” imply a zero-trust requirement?

The system must be capable of scaling to support this retention

period across all deployed cameras, as well as future expansion in

camera count and storage needs. Proposers shall base their

solutions and pricing on a minimum of 365 days of video storage.

Should be included in total cost of ownership upfront when proposal

is submitted.

The required video retention period for this project is 365 days.

Proposers may include optional pricing for extended archival

storage beyond this period for the City’s consideration.

No.

City will provide configuration details for setting up SAML SSO and

SCIM. Proposed platform must be compatible.

No additional, only included in the platform and whats listed in RFP.

Yes. The system must operate without requiring any inbound

firewall ports to be opened on the City’s network.

43

What are the primary operational use cases for AI analytics?

44

Are there restrictions regarding facial recognition or biometric analytics?

45

All components must function using outbound-only connections

initiated from within the City network. Solutions requiring port

forwarding, inbound NAT rules, or persistent inbound connections

from external systems are not acceptable.

To provide searchable options for city to find specific incident based

footage.

Facial recognition or biometric analytics are not required as part of

this project.

Proposers may include such capabilities as optional features;

however, their use would be subject to City policy and approval.

CITYWIDE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-01

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RFI RFI

NO.

46 What level of false positive tolerance is acceptable?

47 Will analytics be used for evidentiary purposes?

48 Can the City provide solar feasibility data (sun exposure, uptime requirements)?

49 Is there a preferred cellular carrier or 5G provider?

50 Should vendors include ongoing cellular data plans?

51 Is the pole circuit always hot or controlled by a photocell/timer?

What is the voltage available at the pole (120V / 208V / 277V)?

52

Can we tap power legally, or is a dedicated meter required?

53

54 What are the expected response protocols for monitoring services?

55 Will the City provide dispatch authority guidelines?

56 Are there liability expectations for false dispatches?

57 What integration is required with law enforcement systems?

58 Does the City have a target go-live date or phased rollout expectations?

Are there permitting or installation restrictions?

59

60 What is the expected timeline for assessment, design, installation, and acceptance?

What are expectations for training format and number of users?

61

What are required support SLAs?

62

Is 24/7 support required?

63

64 What is the expected equipment lifecycle?

65 Should vendors include hardware refresh plans?

66 Are firmware updates included in base pricing?

Response

Not applicable.

No.

No.

No.

Yes.

City has a combination of both.

There are numerous poles at the various locations with varying

power outputs.

Power can be tapped from city facilities or poles as needed, no

dedicated meter required.

Vendor to provide options for city to consider.

No.

No.

None.

No.

No permitting restrictions, city must approve all installation

locations.

Complete project must be completed by 2029.

Virtual training is expected. total number of users will be no more

than 20.

Proposers must include support SLAs with 24/7 availability for

critical issues, defined response times (critical ≤1 hour), escalation

procedures, and uptime commitments (target 99.9%+ for cloud

services).

Hardware replacement timelines (next business day preferred) must

be included. Proposers should also provide target resolution or

workaround timeframes for critical incidents and submit their

standard SLA documentation for evaluation.

Support is expected to be available 24/7 for critical system issues.

Proposers should clearly define their support hours and escalation

procedures for non-critical issues.

5 years.

Yes, please include.

Yes, please include.

CITYWIDE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-01

RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NO. 1

RFI RFI

NO.

Is there a maintenance requirement to quote for this project?

67

Should pricing be CapEx, OpEx, or hybrid?

Response

Yes, please include ongoing system and hardware maintenance for

locations.

The City is open to CapEx, OpEx, or hybrid pricing models.

68

Proposers should clearly identify their pricing structure and provide

a detailed breakdown of all costs, including hardware, software

licensing, cloud services, installation, and ongoing support.

How should optional services be priced?

69

70 Are there budget constraints or target ranges?

71 What is the anticipated cost for this project the city has in mind?

72 How will innovation vs cost be weighed?

Will there be a product demo or proof-of-concept?

Should be listed per location and per optional service for city to

consider.

$800,000 in grant funding.

Using grant funding in the amount of $800,000.

Please refer to proposal evaluation grading listed in RFP.

A product demonstration or proof-of-concept is not required as part

of the initial proposal submission.

73

However, the City may request demonstrations, interviews, or

system validation from shortlisted proposers as part of the

evaluation process.

74 Are there negotiable terms in the sample agreement?

75 Will the City accept exceptions to insurance requirements?

Who owns derived data and analytics outputs?

76

No.

Yes, depending on what exception is being requested.

All video data, metadata, and any derived data or analytics outputs

generated by the system shall be the sole property of the City.

Please provide complete and current documentation of existing network infrastructure, Detailed network documentation, including bandwidth capacity per

including bandwidth capacity, for all proposed locations.

location, is not available.

77

Proposers should assume that the security camera network will

operate within a constrained environment and design accordingly.

The security camera VLAN should not exceed 30 Mbps (or less)

where applicable.

Please provide all available site drawings, as-built drawings, and mapping information No documents are available.

78 beyond Exhibit F necessary to support accurate system design and pricing.

Please confirm whether locations identified as “desired expansion goals” are to be

79 included in the base scope of work or treated as separately priced optional/phased

components.

Should be included in base scope of work.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

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