Outdoor Warning Siren System

The City of Kyle, Texas, is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the design, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, and ongoing maintenance of a turnkey Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) system. The system should provide public emergency notifications using a single all-hazards alert tone. The City requires a complete turnkey solution that includes all systems, subsystems, components, interfaces, installation, testing, and support. The proposed system should meet various requirements, including tone alerting, wireless network, installation of new poles, IPAWS and Everbridge interface, grounding and surge protection, system acceptance and testing, training, and ongoing maintenance and support. Some key features of the proposed system include: • Installation of up to eight new outdoor warning sirens • Use of City-identified primary and alternate OWS sites • Inclusion of one system control point • Integration with the National Weather Service (NWS) for polygon-based alerting • Integration with Hays County’s Everbridge network • Battery-powered operation for all sirens • System architecture that supports economical expansion • Fixed, guaranteed pricing for additional siren sites for a period of three years • One-year all-inclusive warranty • Five-year post-warranty maintenance pricing • Solar power capability required for all sites • Direct-burial concrete poles preferred • Cellular modem connectivity required • System must support bi-directional communications and self-reporting diagnostics Respondents should provide a comprehensive proposal that includes all necessary information, such as firm qualifications, project knowledge, proposal format, pricing, and maintenance plans.