Alerting Improvement Feasibility Study - UASI 24

The City of Los Angeles, through the Emergency Management Department and the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety, is soliciting proposals for an Alerting Improvement Feasibility Study funded by the FY 2024 UASI grant. The project objective is to evaluate current emergency alert technologies in high-risk areas and research resilient alternatives, such as outdoor warning systems and permanent message signs, that remain functional during power or cellular outages. The selected contractor will provide recommendations on equipment efficacy, installation locations, implementation challenges, and cost estimates for installation and maintenance. A critical component of the study is the integration of best practices for multi-lingual communities and individuals with disabilities, access, and functional needs. This is a Fixed Firm Price contract with a total budget not to exceed 112,494.00 dollars. The performance period is expected to last seven months from the date of execution, with a final completion deadline before March 31, 2027. The project is structured into six phases, ranging from initial assessment and research to final revisions and closeout. Payments are tied to specific deliverables, with the City applying a ten percent withholding to be remitted upon the successful conclusion of the project. Proposals must be submitted in Adobe PDF format by October 23, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted point system considering the best value to the City, focusing on the proposer's qualifications, the experience of key personnel, and the proposed project plan. Awarded contractors must comply with comprehensive City of Los Angeles insurance requirements, including general liability and cyber liability, and adhere to strict confidentiality, non-discrimination, and labor standards.