Fire Alerting Systems

The City of Pittsburgh solicited bids for the purchase of fire detection systems that service the deaf and hearing impaired. The system includes a stand-alone receiver, a portable body-worn receiver, a wireless transmitter, and a device to awaken a person who is deaf or hard of hearing when sleeping. The contract was awarded to Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. for a term of 2 years, with two one-year options to renew. The contract includes requirements for insurance, workers' compensation, and compliance with laws and regulations. • Key aspects of the contract include: • The system must include a stand-alone receiver, a portable body-worn receiver, a wireless transmitter, and a device to awaken a person who is deaf or hard of hearing when sleeping. • The vendor must provide training to Fire Bureau personnel on set-up, operation, and maintenance requirements of the system. • The vendor must have an account manager assigned to this account to serve as a single-point of contact. • The contract includes requirements for insurance, workers' compensation, and compliance with laws and regulations.