Delaware New Castle Civic Plus #27-206

Consulting Services for Fire and Emergency Response System Modernization – New Castle County, DE

New Castle County, Delaware is seeking consulting services to modernize its Fire and Emergency Response System. - Government Buyer: - New Castle County, Purchasing Division - Key contacts: Robin Allen (Chief Procurement Officer), Jonathan Yearly - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive consulting for fire and EMS system modernization - Operational deployment analysis (resource adequacy, station locations, apparatus types, response times) - Volunteer participation and staffing analysis - Standards and compliance assessment (including NFPA 1720) - Special operations and apparatus deployment review - Ambulance and EMS system review (ALS/BLS models) - Financial and fiscal responsibility analysis - Regional coordination (mutual aid, communications) - Organizational structure assessment - Stakeholder interviews and collaboration with the Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee (FSSPC) - Data analysis (CAD, RMS, GIS, NFIRS/NERIS, AVL/GPS, turnout and response times) - Deliverables: reports, GIS products, dashboards, presentations - Notable Requirements: - Data-driven, comprehensive approach - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data - Proposals must be submitted in hard copy (no electronic submissions) - Respondents to propose period of performance and cost - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are named; focus is on professional consulting services

Description

New Castle County is seeking expressions of interest from qualified firms to provide consulting services for the Fire and Emergency Response System Modernization Initiative. The scope includes operational deployment analysis, volunteer participation analysis, standards and compliance assessment, special operations evaluation, staffing and apparatus deployment review, ambulance and EMS system review, financial and fiscal responsibility analysis, regional coordination, organizational structure assessment, and organizational interviews. The initiative aims to modernize and strengthen the fire and BLS systems, improve coordination, leverage shared services, and align resources with demand to enhance public safety and fiscal responsibility.

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