Houston County Healthcare Authority Bonfire #26/0171

Emergency Notification System for Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing Residents – Harris County

Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is seeking an Emergency Notification System specifically designed for Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing residents. - Buyer: Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services requested: - Captioned services for the hearing impaired - Telecommunication relay services (TTY, text-to-voice, voice carry over, hearing carry over, speech-to-speech relay, video relay, Spanish relay, SMS) - Emergency warning system services for citizens - Transcription services (academic, braille, legal, medical, electronic duplication) - Interpreter services for American Sign Language and other sign languages - Unique requirements: - Providers must meet qualifications, certifications, and federal compliance standards - Minimum insurance and cybersecurity controls required - MWBE participation and adherence to Harris County minimum wage policy - Submission of pricing, references, contractor profile, conflict of interest disclosures, and verification of non-debarment in SAM - IT security controls and MWBE goal participation are emphasized

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Emergency Notification System designed specifically for Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing residents. The system is intended for use by the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HCOHSEM). The procurement includes services related to captioning, telecommunication relay, warning systems, transcription, and interpreter services. The solicitation includes detailed requirements and multiple attachments outlining qualifications, certifications, and compliance standards.

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