K-12 Emergency Notification Systems

The Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Procurement, is seeking multiple contractors to provide K-12 emergency notification systems, including hardware, software, installation, training, support, and security capabilities for Arkansas schools and districts.

Arkansas > Department of Shared Administrative Services > Office of State Procurement > Arkansas Department of Education


General
Open
Oct 15, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 10:35 AM
1 year base + 6 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
tara.hernandez@arkansas.gov
+15015345042
501 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Description

The State of Arkansas, through the Office of State Procurement for the Arkansas Department of Education, is soliciting multiple contractors to provide comprehensive K-12 emergency notification systems for eligible school and district campuses. Required capabilities include immediate and redundant emergency communications across Wi-Fi, cellular, wired, fiber, and other IP-based networks; physical devices, wearable tags, mobile applications, desktop interfaces, or comparable activation methods; direct connections to 911 and selected first responders; simultaneous alerts to school and district stakeholders; role-based administration; safety profiles; campus-wide coverage; multifactor authentication; administrative security controls; and safeguards against accidental alerts. The scope also includes system hardware, software, network support, setup, configuration, installation, programming, customization, testing, maintenance, technical support, reporting, analytics, data security, disaster recovery, transition assistance, and in-person training. Optional add-ons may include two-way confidential text tips, internal notifications, video-surveillance integration, shot detection, and geofencing. Contractors must address student-data privacy, encryption, U.S.-based data storage, breach notification, backup and recovery, and applicable Arkansas and federal requirements. Proposals must include the completed Technical Proposal Packet, line-item pricing, and an Equal Opportunity Policy or statement; subcontractor and recommended-options forms are conditional or optional as specified.

Classification Codes
NAICS561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
PSCN063Installation of Equipment: Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems
Smart Codes
emergency notification systemsschool safety softwaresecurity system installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 27, 2026-Deadline for Prospective Contractor Questions
Oct 2, 2026-Answers to Questions Posted
Oct 15, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Oct 16, 2026-Initial Proposal Evaluation
Oct 22, 2026-Interviews (optional)
Expected to be hosted virtually; OSP will schedule interviews.
Oct 28, 2026-Final Proposal Evaluation
Nov 3, 2026-Discussions Kick-Off Meeting
Nov 10, 2026-Finalize Discussions
Nov 13, 2026-Post Anticipation to Award
Dec 21, 2026-Anticipated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
Documents
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