Title
Lease Agreement with EPIC iO for Mobile Security Camera Units
Action
ACTION:
Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute lease agreements with EPIC iO Technologies for mobile security camera units at an annual cost of $29,988 per unit, for a three-year term, on behalf of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Mecklenburg County Solid Waste.
Staff Contact: Greg Clemmer, Park Operations Division Director
Nick Walker, Director, Park and Recreation
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Solid Waste Divisions are requesting approval to enter into three-year lease agreements with EPIC iO Technologies for mobile security camera units.
These mobile units will enhance safety, deter illegal activity, and provide real-time monitoring at both park facilities and solid waste sites. The units are designed for flexible deployment and can be easily relocated as operational needs change.
EPIC iO has developed an integrated platform known as DeepInsights, which combines the company’s proprietary software, templates, and rule-based systems within the UIG (Unified Intelligent Gateway) and MSU (Mobile Surveillance Unit) products. EPIC iO also designs and assembles these hardware systems, which include purpose-built enclosures and proprietary configurations that make them unique within the marketplace.
Each mobile unit provides a self-contained surveillance solution with the following key capabilities:
• Trailer-mounted system with solar power and battery backup for autonomous operation.
• Multiple high-definition PTZ and fixed cameras for 360° coverage.
• Integrated lighting, two-way audio, and motion detection.
• Secure cloud-based management software for live viewing, playback, and alerts.
• Remote access, deployment flexibility, and durability for outdoor environments.
Deployment of these units supports the County’s shared mission to improve safety and security across public assets, including parks, greenways, and solid waste facilities.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
The lease agreements comply with County procurement policy. EPIC iO Technologies is the selected vendor whose proprietary system meets Mecklenburg County’s security, mobility, and technology standards.
POLICY IMPACT:
Supports Mecklenburg County’s strategic goal of enhancing public safety, operational efficiency, and protection of County assets through modern technology and coordinated interdepartmental efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual lease cost: $29,988 per unit
Term: 3 years
Total per unit: $89,964
Funding for the lease is available within the Park and Recreation and Solid Waste operating budgets allocated for safety and security technology.