Emergency Alert System

The vendor required to provide emergency alert system to be implemented and integrated with our current public address system therefore strengthening our security posture and emergency response capabilities.
- Requirement
•    Wearable device that is small, lightweight, and discreet (e.g., badge-style, lanyard clip, or other easily worn accessory) 
•    Must have a mechanism to prevent accidental activation (e.g., requiring a hold time, double-tap, or countersunk button design). 
•    The system must provide reliable, always-on connectivity across the entire campus footprint (indoors and outdoors). 
•    Must provide precise, indoor location tracking upon activation. 
•    Ability to initiate different alert levels (e.g., staff assist and medical vs. lockdown and active emergency) with distinct notifications and escalation paths.
•    The system must seamlessly integrate with our existing mutual ink emergency response system to automatically create an incident, and bridge voice, video and data with first responders upon alert activation. 
•    Ability to automatically trigger pre-recorded or live public address announcements school-wide based on the type of alert initiated. 
•    Ability to integrate with or trigger existing and new lighting systems to provide an immediate, building-wide visual indication that a crisis is in progress. 
•    The audio solution should include daily bells in accordance with the school schedule, as well as emergency notifications. 
•    Option to initiate visual alerts through lighting and digital display systems. 
•    Option to implement in stages by launching in one location and then expanding to other sites. 
•    The system will enable real-time, two-way communication (voice/chat) between the user, administrators, and first responders during an active incident. 
•    The vendor should have experience working with k-12 school districts of a similar size. 
•    The solution must be compliant with applicable state and federal laws and demonstrate adherence to all k-12 data privacy and security best practices.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: December 8, 2025