Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Tustin City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Information Technology Gap Analysis for Tustin Police Department Technology Upgrades, identified under Solicitation ID: RFP No. 2024-RFP-014. Work is to be performed near 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, USA in Orange County.

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General Project Description

The City of Tustin is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) Gap Analysis for the Tustin Police Department. This analysis aims to evaluate the current state of technology infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and provide strategic recommendations for modernization and enhancement of law enforcement operations. The selected vendor will conduct a structured review of systems, workflows, infrastructure, policies, and operational needs, and deliver a clear roadmap outlining short-term fixes, long-term upgrades, integration opportunities, cost, and staffing requirements. This assessment will support future capital planning, grant applications, and strategic initiatives for various technologies including CAD/RMS, digital evidence systems, ALPR, BWC, radio/communications, mobile technologies, and cloud/on-premises systems, with a focus on cybersecurity and data governance.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Assess current IT infrastructure, systems, and processes (e.g., CAD/RMS, digital evidence systems, ALPR, BWC, radio/communications, mobile technologies, cloud/on-premises systems)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Identify gaps between current capabilities, industry best practices, and technology/innovation goals in the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Evaluate cybersecurity posture and data governance (including Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance, NIBRS, privacy laws)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Benchmark department systems against similar-sized police departments and public safety IT standards
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Identification of outdated, redundant, or unsupported systems, vulnerabilities, security risks, or resiliency gaps
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Evaluation of staffing levels, training needs, and organizational alignment
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Assessment of future operational needs related to RTIC, AI tools, and fleet modernization
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Develop recommendations for both short-term improvements and long-term strategic investments
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Create a prioritized implementation roadmap with timelines, budget estimates, and sequencing
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Identification of grant or partnership opportunities
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Presentation-ready executive summary for leadership
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Comprehensive IT Gap Analysis Report
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Prioritized Technology Roadmap
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: System architecture diagrams (if applicable)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Executive Summary (deliverable)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Presentation of findings to City staff (if requested)

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Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 17, 2025, and was last updated on January 13, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 20, 2026.

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