Alerting Improvement Feasibility Study

The City of Los Angeles, through the Emergency Management Department and the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety, is seeking qualified contractors to conduct an Alerting Improvement Feasibility Study. The primary objective is to evaluate current emergency alert technologies and research resilient alternatives, such as outdoor warning sirens and permanent message signs, that can operate during power or cellular service disruptions. The study must identify system gaps based on incidents from the last three years and provide actionable recommendations for deployment in high-risk areas, including cost estimates and site assessments. All recommendations must incorporate best practices for similar geographic regions and prioritize communication strategies for multi-lingual communities and individuals with disabilities, access, and functional needs. This project is funded by the DHS/FEMA UASI 24 Grant with a total budget not to exceed $112,494.00, executed on a Fixed Firm Price basis. The performance period is expected to last seven months from the date of execution, with a target completion date before March 31, 2027. Payments are tied to a schedule of deliverables, with the City applying a ten percent withholding until the final deliverables are submitted. Proposals are due by September 9, 2026, and must be submitted in PDF format. Awardees must comply with the City's Business Inclusion Program, ADA standards, and specific insurance requirements, including general and employer's liability limits of $1,000,000. Evaluation will be based on the qualifications of the proposer and key personnel, as well as the quality and timeliness of the proposed work product.