License Plate Reader Vendors (Carlsbad, CA Police Department)

Dear Chip McCoy:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Carlsbad. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6256. Your request was received in this office on 6/2/2022 and given the reference number R002883-060222 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Chip McCoy

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: California Public Records Act, does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Records Request Center.
City of Carlsbad
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Records Request Center. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HXw4VFl1AG7qaBCgsrzj-2B7YjXeSvtRgbg0PldhbWJMh0mSrJY-2BnKmF8IaXUcNC0gahhwCgnvewGuftj07wTji7JEd2Lnw5oe9SnpVXX5-2BN3Oz1af_XYIxNxoZViU6yjOAkLuhGQ5gMWQEqUItx7xPo6Jy0ONN-2Fd49TUVj2ca8HTqN1GXWASrEBH3GeNm14fD0rpo-2BONvHIpbMqBkKiucBp6OfSiAK4MuUgL-2FvKOLF8bPeiDMVpVVRNTnwLRbIwoaoJNopeqpadVKq9YRC7GVq0Onpk6s2LPJNpyB13A24o3OueP2uQZZvK6ai53boeIIY-2Fepa1O6taF0VhkEi2XJN7LZ6X4HA300-2BLNPyNjAtR55yJ7B83qul7NsbV36iyFkPq-2BMi06t5RJ-2FOUiaxXs7tRw2f88OWfKjJfZhqAveILmrElYtBi6U-2BC1EAyO5Yeo8Kpi9wc4K5oxCZoq6XkS84UN9H3F32T9rserbLa-2FFPTUj72EOGOITmO3xqbgcQweNL7GxRBw-3D-3D)

--- Please respond above this line ---

Re: Public Records Request Received June 02, 2022, Request # R002883-060222
Dear Chip McCoy,
The City of Carlsbad is in receipt of your public records request received on June 02, 2022 regarding: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Chip McCoy

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The City of Carlsbad has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request.  You may access these record through our online public records portal: Public Records Request - R002883-060222
1) Vigilant Solutions
2) A public bid will be posted on 6/20/22. No vendor has been selected yet.
3) See attached link
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Tamara R. McMinn, CPMC, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk
Legislative & Constituent Services