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*AMENDMENT 001- Administrative Correction
This Challenge Notice is issued under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program (ISC) Call for Proposals 004 (EN578-24ISC4). For general ISC information, Bidders can visit the ISC website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/home
Please refer to the Solicitation Documents (https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872) which contain the process for submitting a proposal.
Here are a few things you need to know before you get started on your application to this challenge:
1. This challenge is open to receive proposals in both Challenge Stream entries, Phase 1 (Proof of Feasibility) and Phase 2 (Prototype Development):
o If the solution proposed for this challenge is between 1 and 4 on the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Scale (https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/isc-technology-readiness-level-scale), please submit a Phase 1 proposal.
o If the solution proposed for this challenge is between 5 and 9 on the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Scale (https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/isc-technology-readiness-level-scale), please submit a Phase 2 proposal.
o Please note that Offerors can only apply to one Challenge Stream entry point. Proposals will only be considered for the phase selected.
2. We recently made changes to the Challenge Stream, we have outlined the new parameters here (https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/challenges)
Steps to apply:
Step 1: read this challenge
Step 2: read the Call for Proposals : https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-331-17030872
Step 3: propose your solution here : https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/node/222?auHash=yx7Yw78QhALc_IIua09jpgH9KzZJi-iolRIe4-iHxQY
Challenge sponsor: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Funding mechanism: Contract
Multiple contracts could result from this Challenge.
Phase 1:
• The maximum funding available for any Phase 1 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $150,000.00 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required.
• The maximum duration for any Phase 1 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 6 months (excluding submission of the final report).
• Estimated number of Phase 1 contracts: 2
Phase 2:
• The maximum funding available for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is : $1,000,000.00 CAD excluding applicable taxes, shipping, travel and living expenses, as required.
• The maximum duration for any Phase 2 contract resulting from this Challenge is up to 24 months (excluding submission of the final report).
• Estimated number of Phase 2 contracts: 2
This disclosure is made in good faith and does not commit Canada to award any contract for the total approximate funding. Final decisions on the number of Phase 1 and Phase 2 awards will be made by Canada on the basis of factors such as evaluation results, departmental priorities and availability of funds. Canada reserves the right to make partial awards and to negotiate project scope changes.
Note: Selected companies are eligible to receive one contract per phase per challenge.
Travel
Travel to type B wood built RCMP holding cell located in a remote rural area of Canada (possibly a fly-in location), as well as a type A non-combustible built RCMP holding cell located in an urban area to examine and determine how the proposed solution can meet our design requirements. Please note the locations visited will be primarily located outside of the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
Kick-off meeting
All communication will take place by telephone or videoconference.
Progress review meeting(s)
Any progress review meetings will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.
Final review meeting
All communication will take place by telephone or videoconference.
Problem statement
RCMP operational policies do not permit RCMP guards within the holding cell area unless a police officer is present. However, in most remote and rural areas, an officer may not be present at the detachment. Therefore, this tool will provide early detection of concerning behaviours and will assist RCMP guards in the performance of their duties, in particular, time sensitive situations alerting if the person in-custody is experiencing life-threatening behaviour or symptoms.
The modernization of the approach to detainee monitoring with the implementation of advanced technology can reduce in cell death. Use of this technology may also enable improved public trust of RCMP safeguarding individuals held in custody.
Desired outcomes and considerations
Essential (mandatory) outcomes
The proposed solution must:
1) Detect, distinguish, and send an audible and visual alert when destructive behaviors are exhibited in the holding cell. (i.e.: lighting fire, fighting, hitting cell fixtures, such as the cell door, or reaching their arm from under cell door into the corridor -to trip or grab RCMP personnel).
2) Detect, distinguish, and send an audible and visual alert when self-harm behaviors are exhibited in the holding cell. (i.e.: attempt to strangle/hang oneself, attempt to drown oneself in the toilet, repetitive banging of ones’ head on the cell wall and door, attempt to chip and eat paint or caulking, or attempt to cut oneself).
3) Detect, distinguish, and send an audible and visual alert when medical distress is exhibited in the holding cell. (i.e.: monitor and alert life-threatening heart rate and breath rate above or below threshold), monitor and alert life-threatening respiratory rate, measure and alert for extreme body temperature (fever), monitor perspiration (indication of diabetes, heart failure, anxiety, and overactive thyroid),
4) If solution is installed within the cell, it must:
a) Be installed at a height of 2.9 m above the cell floor (or where wall meets ceiling) and have no exposed conduit
b) Be easily accessible for personal to perform regular maintenance (e.g. cleaning) within 1 hr as RCMP cells must remain operational 24/7
c) Be tested and approved by the RCMP to ensure it is resistant to tampering (such as picking, tearing, or scratching), resistant to heat (i.e. from a lighter), resistant to 130 joules of impact from kicking or punching, not have any ligature (hanging) points, or the ability to create or conceal weapons and/or contraband. Device can be installed with an approved RCMP protective cover that meets the above requirements,
5) Have the ability to allow medical personnel to set heart rate and breath rate thresholds to meet the needs of individuals in-custody based on known factors or pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes, heart condition, etc.,
6) Locally record and retain sensor data for post incident analysis and data retention in accordance with RCMP Information Management policies,
7) Be a contact-less and non-wearable sensor (securely positioned in/near the cell and outside reach of the detainee),
8) Must comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, the Directive on Automated Decision-Making, and any other applicable legislation and policies that may apply, and
9) Have a user-friendly interface that is intuitive, easy to navigate, and efficient for personnel with limited computer experience
The proposed solution must NOT:
10) Use a visual camera that could identify the subject (i.e. only uses a sensor or similar monitoring system to detect behaviour in the cell and project a non-distinct display)
11) Interfere with the function of existing CCVE or interfere with its’ visibility of the detainee
Additional outcomes
The proposed solution should:
1) Detect, distinguish, and send an audible and visual alert when nefarious behaviors are exhibited in the holding cell. (i.e.: awareness when detainee’s feet are off the cell floor and body is in an upright position (reaching for high positioned property in the cell), concealing and/or ingesting illegal drugs, or concealing objects on their person that may have been missed on a preliminary search).
2) Be able to perform effectively throughout the cell, in all areas with varying configurations (maximum range from 4.0 m to 4.0 m) and must only detect within that specified area. (i.e.: not monitor or confuse detections of detainees in adjacent cells),
3) Detect additional information that could be relevant to alert the RCMP officer and/or guard. (e.g., patterns),
4) Have the ability to detect and/or monitor multiple subjects in one given area/cell.
5) Be able to monitor a minimum of 6 cells (multiple sensors) from one Graphic User Interface (GUI) located at the guard’s desk.
6) Be scalable to be used in other similar circumstances (e.g., transporting persons in custody).
7) Be able to detect and alert with an accuracy rate of at least 80% to 85% (including false positives).
The proposed solution should NOT:
8) Interfere with traditional prison cell materials or function. (ex. metal, concrete etc.)
Background and context
While celebrating 150 years of operation, the RCMP remains dedicated to meeting Canadian’s expectation of ensuring the safety of all individuals and communities. Modernizing the RCMP's approach to policing is a key objective for 2023. The Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution will improve the RCMP’s ability to promptly detect, respond to and prevent situations that could possibly impact the safety of detainees within RCMP’s facilities.
