When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Boston Public Schools Transportation Department. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Provider of AI-enabled school bus stop-arm camera and violation detection systems. Experience with camera installation, field maintenance, and technology support. Secure cloud-based evidence management and data reporting capabilities. Familiarity with traffic enforcement, court correspondence, and violator support processes. Bilingual or multilingual call center capabilities, including Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. Experience delivering public safety programs and community education campaigns.

AI-Enabled Stop-Arm Camera Services (Due October 30, 2026)

Overview

Public Safety, Security & Fire

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The organization seeks an experienced vendor to deploy and operate AI-enabled stop-arm camera systems for school buses, including installation, maintenance, evidence management, reporting, violator support, and community education.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP Released: October 5th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Q&A Conference Call: October 19th, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST

Questions Due: October 19th, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

Consolidated Q&A Posted: October 26th, 2026

Deadline for Proposals: October 30th, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST

Vendor Interviews/Demonstrations: Week of November 9th, 2026

Contractor Selected: Mid November, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Boston Public Schools Transportation Department

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks a vendor to implement an AI-enabled stop-arm camera school bus safety program designed to reduce illegal school bus passing violations and improve student safety. The selected vendor will supply and install stop-arm camera systems on designated school buses, install required signage, and provide ongoing maintenance and technical support for all deployed technology.

The program must include a secure, cloud-based evidence management system, appropriate handling of court correspondence, and support services for violators. The vendor will also provide comprehensive monthly reports with access to violation data and insights, along with a bilingual call center offering services in languages including Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. A community engagement strategy is required to educate motorists about school bus safety laws. Questions are due by October 19, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for the same date.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Boston Public Schools Transportation Department. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Provider of AI-enabled school bus stop-arm camera and violation detection systems
Experience with camera installation, field maintenance, and technology support
Secure cloud-based evidence management and data reporting capabilities
Familiarity with traffic enforcement, court correspondence, and violator support processes
Bilingual or multilingual call center capabilities, including Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, and Vietnamese
Experience delivering public safety programs and community education campaigns

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