Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0526-339

Consulting Services for Emergency Communications Consolidation Feasibility Study in Linn County, Iowa

This opportunity seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for consolidating emergency communications and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) operations in Linn County, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids City Manager's Office (in partnership with City of Marion, City of Hiawatha, and Linn County) - Scope of Services: - Feasibility study covering operational, technological, governance, staffing, financial, and facility aspects of PSAP consolidation - Analysis includes CAD, radio, telephony, NG911 readiness, mapping/GIS, cybersecurity, benchmarking, risk/benefit assessment, and implementation planning - Deliverables: draft and final reports, executive summary, presentations, and one year of post-report consulting support - Requirements: - Consultant must demonstrate expertise in emergency communications systems, PSAP consolidation, NG911, interoperability, governance, labor impacts, and public safety operations - Strict insurance coverage, ADA compliance, and local preference policies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - Professional consulting services for feasibility study (1 unit) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Continued support for one year post-report - Emphasis on local business preference and insurance compliance

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids City Manager's Office is soliciting proposals for a feasibility study on dispatch consolidation. The study aims to evaluate operational, technological, governance, staffing, financial, and facility considerations for transitioning to a regionalized emergency communications model within Linn County. The selected consultant will provide actionable recommendations, implementation pathways, cost estimates, governance options, and operational impacts. The study will consider full consolidation and alternative shared-service models, addressing issues such as staffing challenges and contract dispatching models.

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