NYC Passport #06827Y0516

Sole Source Procurement for SafeSignal Smartphone Safety Application for CPS Staff

This opportunity involves a sole source contract for a proprietary smartphone safety application supporting Child Protective Services (CPS) staff in New York City. - Government Buyer: - New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) - Office of the General Counsel, Office of Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - Alert Media, Inc. (OEM and sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - SafeSignal Smartphone Safety Application subscription and support - Annual subscription for proprietary safety app - Support and maintenance - Limited enhancements (integration with NYC systems, data migration, minor employee profile changes) - Monitoring and Emergency Response Services - 24/7 trained monitoring professionals - Emergency assistance features (tether, timer, panic button) - GPS location monitoring - Immediate law enforcement dispatch - Customizable action plans - Dashboard access for incident reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Application must support both iOS and Android devices - Only Alert Media, Inc. can provide the proprietary software and services - Entities capable of similar services are invited to express interest - Emphasis on real-time response and integration with city systems - Estimated contract value: $434,114

Description

The New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Alert Media, Inc. to continue using the AlertMedia Smartphone Safety App, which supports the safety of Child Protective Services (CPS) staff. The app provides a quick and reliable way for CPS staff to request assistance in emergencies and offers GPS location monitoring. The contract term is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with a funding amount of $434,114.00. Alert Media is the sole provider capable of maintaining and enhancing the proprietary application.

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