Voice and Alert System Development and Testing

The contract seeks the design and implementation of an in-cab voice alert and notification system tailored for refuse trucks operating in high-noise environments. The system must incorporate advanced noise filtering capabilities to ensure clear, intelligible audio delivery to operators despite ambient noise levels, and must undergo rigorous human factors testing to confirm usability, reaction time, and cognitive load under real-world conditions. The solution must be engineered for durability, reliability, and seamless integration into existing vehicle systems, with performance evaluated against defined safety and operational benchmarks. This subcontract, posted by the City of Raleigh under NAICS code 541511, is open for responses until July 1, 2026. The work is expected to support municipal waste operations by improving driver awareness and safety through timely, reliable auditory alerts. While the contract does not specify a set-aside classification or detailed point of contact, interested parties must submit proposals aligned with the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation, with performance likely focused on field testing within North Carolina. All deliverables must demonstrate compliance with both engineering standards and human-centered design principles to ensure adoption and effectiveness by frontline operators.