Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City seeks to understand the range of products available, including the latest technological innovations and best practices, to ensure that a new system maximizes both efficiency and effectiveness in alerting the public during various emergency situations. Through this RFI, the City aims to collect information on the capabilities, costs, installation requirements, and maintenance needs of different systems available in the marketplace. Once the RFI responses are received, subject matter experts will review and determine next steps, including possible product solution demonstrations. The City may also choose to meet with respondents to better understand the scope, budget and timeline for implementation of their proposed solutions. In summary, the City is seeking a notification system that is technologically advanced, resilient, and cost effective. An outdoor public warning system, while not the City’s primary form of emergency alert, will offer important redundancy to the City’s existing emergency notification systems. The City is looking for information about systems that have the following capabilities: 1. Audible alerts across a widespread or specified geographic region, taking environmental topography and a metropolitan built environment into account, without the need for the public to “opt-in” to the solution. 2. Quick alert execution with minimal system input. 3. No reliance on cellular carriers or resident-owned equipment or personal devices. 4. Scalable and versatile deployment options and coverage, including reaching target audiences located in designated regions. 5. Redundant equipment that maintains functionality in the event of power outages, equipment failures, or adverse weather conditions, including redundant power sources, backup systems, and failover mechanisms. a. This must include but not be limited to solar power. 6. Capability for authorized personnel to remotely trigger notification and adjust settings from a centralized command center or control interface. 7. Support of multi-modal communication means, including audible alerts and real-time or prerecorded voice announcements. The system should leverage various communication mediums to reach individuals with diverse sensory needs and preferences. 8. Includes enhanced cybersecurity protections, including but not limited to resilient backhaul, encryption protocols, access controls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits to ensure data integrity and confidentiality. 9. Integration with IPAWS and EAS systems, trigger system alert via Everbridge alert platform 10. Capability to consistently track and store data and run regular reports on device status and network status
