Harris County Bonfire #26/0171

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

Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is soliciting proposals for an Emergency Notification System designed to serve Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing residents. - Government Buyer: - Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - Products/Services Requested: - Captioned services for the hearing impaired - Telecommunication relay services (including TTY, text-to-voice, video relay, SMS, and more) - Emergency warning system services for citizens - Transcription services (including Braille, academic, legal, medical, and electronic duplication) - Interpreter services for American Sign Language and other sign languages - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate qualifications, experience, and capacity - Project methodology, licensing/certifications, and MWBE participation are required - Insurance certificates, cybersecurity controls, and compliance with federal standards must be provided - Adherence to Harris County's minimum wage policy - Completion of Form 1295 for interested parties - Submission of Service Level Agreements and IT security acknowledgements - Solutions must be accessible and tailored to the needs of the target population

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 is open for submissions from September 11, 2026, to September 28, 2026.

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