CCS Technology seeking Request for Proposal
Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) is requesting proposals (RFP) for a two-way radio solution to support school-based operations, emergency communication, events, student activities, and administrative coordination. CCS seeks a reliable, durable, easy-to-use radio system that provides consistent coverage within school facilities and associated campus areas while supporting multiple communication channels and future growth.
This RFP is primarily intended to establish a standardized two-way radio platform and purchasing structure for CCS schools. Other CCS departments may utilize the resulting contract at their discretion; however, nothing in this solicitation or resulting contract shall require or obligate a CCS department to purchase, adopt, or transition to the selected vendor or system.. The intent is to establish a standardized radio platform and purchasing structure from which individual CCS schools may purchase radios, accessories, infrastructure, and related services based on their specific needs.
CCS currently has radios from more than one manufacturer/platform. Feedback from users indicates that the district must carefully evaluate the practical impact of any transition, particularly where use of certain models/brands has not met user expectations. Vendors must address migration from the current environment, as well as demonstrate the proposed solution in actual school environments rather than relying solely on product specifications.