911 Communications Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities
See emerging pre-RFP opportunities from public-sector buyers this week based on contract renewal timing, meetings and job changes, and paired with verified contact info.
- OPCD is missing the national 911 answer time standard, answering only 70-80% of calls within 15 seconds against a 90% goal, and its FY27 budget requests full staffing to fix it.
- The district's NICE system remains broken, delaying public records responses to about three weeks for NOPD, the DA's office, and other partners.
- OPCD's Cisco UCM non-emergency phone system is past end-of-life, and operations floor hardware like the video wall is being kept alive with eBay parts.
- The district plans to move 311 call handling to the Carbyne Apex system, implement ASAP-to-PSAP for electronic alarm calls, and harden its phone system.
Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Oct 1
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- SRFECC's board is asked to approve a $64,002 Mission Critical Partners feasibility study evaluating remodel or new construction for its emergency communications center and disaster recovery site.
- The study would assess current and future growth needs, including technology systems like CAD, radio, and call handling, with a six-month timeline and rough order of magnitude cost estimate.
- The center's strategic blueprint flags the NG911 transition as pending external action due to statewide delays, but notes it will be re-evaluated in FY 2027-2028.
- SRFECC's August 2026 telephony data shows 911 call answering compliance at 86.35% within…
The State of Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is renewing Agreement 2023-BUS-0821 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for 'Citizen engagement platforms'. The one-year renewal term will expire on September 14, 2027, with no changes to the previously established terms. This notice was sent on June 16, 2026.
- Orem City Council is set to vote on a resolution approving the shift of 911 dispatch to Central 911, targeting February 10, 2027.
- City officials cite lost administrative and budgetary control under Provo's Metro Dispatch as the key reason for the move.
- The transition is expected to save Orem roughly $500,000 annually, though one-time buy-in costs will be paid upfront.
- Preparation involves coordinating with Motorola, L3, and Harris to move and test dispatch equipment, plus hiring new dispatchers.
- The Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board approved a $319,742.03 budget amendment and RACOM contract to replace aging Symphony consoles across three PSAPs, calling the equipment mission-critical.
- CentralSquare CAD crashes jumped from roughly 50-60 per week to about 300 before settling near 150, with freezing and mapping failures still unresolved after a patch.
- Staff have scheduled September meetings with National Public Safety Group and Mission Critical Partners to assess the environment and help shape a future CAD RFP.
- The board is weighing a short-term extension of the INdigital call handling agreement to better…
- Land of Sky Regional Council's Hurricane Helene after-action planning found 75% of regional cell sites failed, collapsing CAD, MDTs, and FirstNet onto the same vulnerable network.
- The plan documents that Buncombe County's radio system had only 10 channels for 4 simultaneous users county-wide, a capacity gap that became critical after cellular failure.
- Local LMR systems and North Carolina's VIPER network did not consistently interoperate, driving a proposed acceleration of P25/VIPER Phase 2 implementation across all counties.
- The plan lays out 42 solutions across eight goals, including multi-SIM connectivity, independent satellite…
- 911 Director Shannan McLaughlin requested board approval to upgrade E911 equipment, move to fiber, and implement NextGen 911, calling the move a necessity for continuing operations.
- E911 reviewed vendor quotes and demos from Motorola Vesta, Ryzyliant, InDigital, and AT&T, and visited agencies already running similar upgrades.
- The proposed initial investment is $381,144.05 from SPLOST 6 plus $171,355.75 annual recurring for Motorola VESTA and InDigital services starting July 2027.
- The county plans to connect to the INdigital ESInet, including MEVO disaster recovery backup call handling, and add text/video-to-911 and more accurate location services.
- The board had not yet voted on the E911 upgrade as of the September 15, 2026 work session, leaving the vendor decision open.
How to use pre-RFP signals
1. Shape the requirement
When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.
2. Time your outreach
Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.
3. Arm your SDRs
Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.
FAQs
What is a pre-RFP signal for 911 communications systems?
A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a 911 communications systems purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.
How early does Starbridge detect 911 communications systems demand?
Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.
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- Troup County E911 requested Board approval to upgrade equipment, move to fiber, and implement NextGen 911 after completing vendor demos and receiving quotes.
- E911 evaluated multiple NG911 solutions, including Motorola VESTA, Ryzyliant EDGE, AT&T ESInet/Carbyne, and InDigital NGCS, with cost breakdowns for each.
- The county's financial plan proposes a $381,144.05 SPLOST 6 investment plus a $171,355.75 annual recurring budget starting July 2027, pending approval.
- Vendor proposals include backup PSAP continuity, remote call handling, and fiber route diversity to address outage risks and improve resiliency.
- The Board of Commissioners discussed the E911 request on September 15, 2026, and referred it for further consideration without an immediate vote.
- OPCD is missing the national 911 answer time standard, answering only 70-80% of calls within 15 seconds against a 90% goal, and its FY27 budget requests full staffing to fix it.
- The district's NICE system remains broken, delaying public records responses to about three weeks for NOPD, the DA's office, and other partners.
- OPCD's Cisco UCM non-emergency phone system is past end-of-life, and operations floor hardware like the video wall is being kept alive with eBay parts.
- The district plans to move 311 call handling to the Carbyne Apex system, implement ASAP-to-PSAP for electronic alarm calls, and harden its phone system.
- OPCD secured a state-approved 911 fee increase to $2 per line, adding roughly $2 million to fund these priorities, though capital funding for replacements may not come until 2028.
- The council's decision on the FY27 budget and the district's staffing plan remains open, with no vendor selected for replacing legacy systems.
- SRFECC's board is asked to approve a $64,002 Mission Critical Partners feasibility study evaluating remodel or new construction for its emergency communications center and disaster recovery site.
- The study would assess current and future growth needs, including technology systems like CAD, radio, and call handling, with a six-month timeline and rough order of magnitude cost estimate.
- The center's strategic blueprint flags the NG911 transition as pending external action due to statewide delays, but notes it will be re-evaluated in FY 2027-2028.
- SRFECC's August 2026 telephony data shows 911 call answering compliance at 86.35% within 15 seconds, below the NFPA-1221 standard of 90%.
- A decision on whether to renovate or build a new facility remains open, pending the results of the feasibility study and board action.
The State of Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is renewing Agreement 2023-BUS-0821 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for 'Citizen engagement platforms'. The one-year renewal term will expire on September 14, 2027, with no changes to the previously established terms. This notice was sent on June 16, 2026.
Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.
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What's in the free 911 communications systems report?
Ranked buyers with active 911 communications systems demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.
How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?
Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.
