License Plate Detection & OCR Implementation

I'm looking for a professional who can implement a state-of-the-art model for detecting and reading license plates from mixed lighting conditions. The primary application is traffic monitoring within a single country or state.

Key Responsibilities:
- Propose suitable models for license plate detection and reading (OCR)
- Estimate the potential accuracy of the proposed models
- Implement the chosen model
- Calculate accuracy metrics post-implementation

Ideal Candidates Should Have:
- Previous experience in image processing and computer vision
- Proficiency with state-of-the-art detection models
- Background in developing systems for traffic monitoring preferred
- Strong skills in OCR implementation
- Ability to work with mixed lighting condition images

Please provide examples of previous work in your proposal.

Split the work into milestones, and provide the price for the first milestone. Also estimate total project cost.