ARFF Station Alerting System Replacement

The Horry County Department of Airports is soliciting proposals for the replacement and modernization of the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Station Alerting System at Myrtle Beach International Airport. The project requires a qualified contractor to design, install, and implement a current-generation, IP-based, fault-tolerant platform capable of supporting life-safety emergency response communications. The scope of work encompasses a full lifecycle approach, including initial site surveys, the development of a redundant system architecture, integration with the HCDA network and ServiceNow, and the provision of comprehensive as-built documentation to prevent vendor lock-in. The contract term is not to exceed five years, with a mandatory thirty-day burn-in period following successful Site Acceptance Testing. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the county's bid software by October 27, 2026. A critical requirement for responsiveness is the completion of a Vendor Cyber Review Questionnaire aligned with TSA EA 23-01, NIST SP 800-171, and NIST CSF 2.0. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, evaluating technical approach, company qualifications, project schedules, and a five-point preference for local Horry County vendors. The selected contractor must adhere to strict FAA mandatory provisions, OSHA safety standards, and federal nondiscrimination mandates, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Final payment is contingent upon the delivery of administrative credentials and approved as-built documentation.