About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Town of Parachute Police Department seeks a vendor to provide a comprehensive body-worn camera (BWC) system and to upgrade its conducted energy weapons (CEWs). The requested scope encompasses hardware, software licensing, cloud-based digital evidence management with unlimited storage, docking stations, mounts, training, warranty coverage, and technology assurance support. Deliverables also feature AI assistant tools for report writing, report review, tagging, auto-transcription, and redaction. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this offsite work. Interested vendors can submit proposals digitally by email or online, and all inquiries must arrive no later than December 2, 2026. The department is seeking proposals to establish pricing and requires awarded contractors to satisfy stated commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance provisions.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of Parachute Parachute Police Department
- Solicitation No.
- 26-PD-BWC-TASER
Scope of work
- Supply body-worn cameras and TASER 10 conducted energy weapons for 7 officers
- Hardware, docking, and charging infrastructure installation
- Cloud-based digital evidence management system
- AI-assisted transcription and report writing integrated with records management system
- Virtual reality (VR) training equipment including VR headset, tablet, and TASER training devices
- Multi-year Technology Assurance Plan (TAP)
- Training, warranty coverage, and ongoing technical support
- Redaction tools and auto-transcription capabilities
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The Contractor’s experience, reputation, efficiency, judgment, and integrity | Not specified |
| Contractor’s past performance and experience with similar projects | Not specified |
| Cost of service, schedule of fees, and overall value to the Town | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorized reseller/distributor
- Demonstrated experience supplying body-worn camera and conducted energy weapon systems to law enforcement agencies
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience supplying BWC and CEW systems preferred
- Experience with cloud-based digital evidence management and CJIS-compliant data hosting
- Participation in or application to E-Verify
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Firm Information
- Project Team details
- Resumes or qualification summaries for key implementation and training personnel
- Qualifications and Experience statement
- Scope of Services and Project Approach
- Fee Proposal / Specification and Pricing Form
- Acknowledged Addenda (subsequent addendum(s))
- Certificates of Insurance
- Certificate of Exemption from Workers' Compensation (if applicable)
Key dates
- Date
- 09/08/2026
- Issue Request for Proposal
- October 29, 2026
- Question Acceptance Deadline
- December 2, 2026
- Proposal Submittal Deadline
- Monday, December 7, 2026 at noon 12:00 MT
- Interviews & Negotiations (if necessary)
- December 14-31, 2026
- Notice of Intent to Award
- January 14, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet
- Instructions
- Submit quotations electronically on BidNet: Town of Parachute - Bid Opportunities and RFPs | BidNet Direct. Must be typed and submitted prior to the deadline.
Contract details
- Term
- Minimum period of five (5) years and maximum of
- Place of performance
- Town of Parachute, Colorado
- Insurance and bonding
- Comprehensive General Liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence; Comprehensive Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000; Workers' Compensation; Town named as additional insured; for contracts exceeding $100,000, performance, payment, and warranty bonds at least equal to contract price.