Districtwide Mass Notification and Communication Platform

The Corona-Norco Unified School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply a comprehensive Districtwide Mass Notification and Communication Platform. The primary goal is to implement a unified communication system that enhances district-wide messaging capabilities, improves usability for staff and teachers, and increases engagement with families. The project involves procuring technology, software, and related services to support emergency alerts, multi-channel communication, and integration with existing systems such as Student Information Systems (SIS) and Human Resources platforms. The solicitation, identified as RFP 2025-26-189, was posted on October 1, 2025, with a response deadline of October 30, 2025, and includes detailed instructions, evaluation criteria, and certification requirements. The district emphasizes competitive negotiations and aims to select a solution that aligns with its operational and compliance standards, including FERPA, CPRA, COPPA, and accessibility standards. The procurement process involves a detailed evaluation of vendor proposals based on core functional requirements, optional enhancements, and integration capabilities, as documented in a comprehensive requirements spreadsheet. Pricing submissions are structured through a detailed cost schedule, covering licenses, implementation, training, support, optional modules, and data migration services, with prices to be inclusive of all fees. The contract size is estimated to range between 500,000 and 2 million dollars, reflecting the scope and scale of the district’s communication needs. Overall, this initiative aims to modernize and streamline the district’s communication infrastructure, ensuring reliable, accessible, and compliant messaging across all schools and stakeholders within the district.