Emergency Warning Siren System

2026-11-03

1 . Invitation and Overview The City of Portland , Tennessee ( the " City ") invites qualified firms (" Proposers ") to submit proposals to furnish , install , and commission an emergency warning siren system . The City seeks to provide a cost effective , modern , reliable , and expandable siren solution with automated activation and monitoring capabilities suitable for public warning . 2 . Project Objectives The successful solution should , at a minimum :  Provide outdoor public warning coverage for possible locations such as parks , downtown areas , and City fire halls ( and other sites as identified during design ).  Be easily expandable to add additional sirens over time .  Operate without the need for manual monitoring or manual initiation ( i . e ., automated monitoring / alerting and remote / automatic activation options ).  Identify any fully integrated mass notification systems ( MNS ) included or available ( e . g ., SMS , voice , email , mobile app ).  Include lightning detection capabilities , or an integrated / lightly coupled lightning detection solution .  Provide clear , itemized pricing for initial deployment and expansion , including construction and installation .  Provide warranty , training , and ongoing maintenance / software cost information . 3 . Possible Coverage Areas and Concept of Operations The City anticipates initial coverage needs may include ( but are not limited to ) the following areas : ( proposers may recommend additional locations based on acoustic modeling , population density , topography , and best practices ).  City parks and recreational facilities  Downtown Portland  Fire halls  Other critical facilities as identified by the City Proposers shall describe a recommended concept of operations , including how alerts are initiated , how the system is monitored , how failures are detected / reported , and how the City can perform testing and maintenance . 4 . Scope of Work The selected Proposer shall provide , at a minimum , the following services and deliverables :  Project management and coordination with the City , including a kickoff meeting and implementation plan .  Site evaluation and acoustic / coverage assessment ( including modeling ) for the initial siren location and recommended expansion plan .  All necessary design , permitting support , utilities coordination , and construction required for installation .  Supply of siren equipment , control / activation hardware , communications ( radio / cellular / IP ) as proposed , and any required software licenses .  Installation and commissioning of the initial system ( one siren ), including full functional testing and acceptance demonstration .  Integration with mass notification systems ( if proposed ) and provision of configuration documentation .  Training for City personnel and provision of manuals , as - builts , and maintenance documentation .  Warranty service and ongoing support as specified in the proposal .

Tennessee

2026-05-15