RFP #027-003 School-Based Security Alerting and Signage Integration

This contract calls for the supply, installation, configuration, and training of a school‑based security alerting system—including display speakers, audio speakers, and visual alerters—and integration with the district’s existing lockdown notification platform (Raptor). Manchester Public Schools provides cabling and physical hardware placement; the vendor delivers the equipment, performs installation, and provides training. The award appears to have gone to Cumulus Communications, Inc. for a total quoted price of $44,402, covering hardware, shipping, and installation. The work must be completed by mid‑August 2026, with proposals originally due on July 20 2026. Key points: • Equipment: 15.6‑inch LCD display speaker, wide‑band audio speaker, weather‑proof IP visual alerter. • Services: configuration, programming, testing, staff training, and integration with the Raptor lockdown system. • Timeline: installation deadline August 15 2026; proposal deadline July 20 2026. • Vendor: Cumulus Communications, Inc., located in Bethel, CT, quoted $44,402 total.