Emergency Call Boxes

The City of Porterville is soliciting proposals under RFP No. 26/27-SR2030 for a qualified and licensed contractor to design, supply, and deliver two turn-key, solar-powered wireless emergency call boxes for the Tule River Parkway. The project aims to improve public safety and emergency communication in remote or low-visibility areas. Technical requirements specify that the units must be 100% solar-powered with a 14-day battery backup, utilize commercial LTE cellular networks with multi-carrier roaming, and feature vandal-resistant, weather-proof enclosures. Additionally, the boxes must include integrated LED blue locator lights that illuminate at night and flash during calls, and they must fully comply with ADA standards, including braille signage and hands-free one-touch operation. Proposers must have at least three years of experience providing similar services and provide three business references. The City will evaluate submissions based on price, responsiveness to RFP requirements, project understanding, and the proposer's experience, awarding the contract to the party that best meets the City's interests rather than necessarily the lowest bidder. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via the Public Purchase website or email to the Parks and Leisure Services Department by November 7, 2026. The City encourages applications from minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises and requires that the selected contractor adhere to all federal and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination regulations.