When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 29, 2026.

It was issued by Edenton-Chowan Public Schools. The work is located in Edenton, North Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

School security and emergency communication systems integrator. Experience with K-12 campus safety technology deployments. Capability in installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of PA/intercom and alarm systems. Provider with end-user and administrator training expertise. Firm able to produce procurement compliance and federal documentation support. Regional presence in North Carolina or ability to support on-site walkthrough, installation, and maintenance.

School Safety Communication and Emergency Response Technology Services (Due August 6, 2026)

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Edenton, North Carolina, United StatesPosted: July 13th, 2026Deadline: August 6th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The buyer is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver school safety communication and emergency response technology services in Edenton, North Carolina. The project includes system planning, installation, integration, training, documentation, and initial maintenance support for school security improvements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have demonstrated experience in K-12 school safety systems
Must have experience with public address and intercom modernization
Must have experience with low-voltage installation and structured cabling
Must have experience with school-based technology integration
Must demonstrate compliance with federally funded procurement and implementation requirements
Must be able to perform work in North Carolina
Must provide evidence of licensing, insurance, and bonding capacity
Must provide references from at least three comparable projects
Must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest

TIMELINE

Release of Request for Proposal: July 6th, 2026

Required Site Visit/Walkthrough: July 15th, 2026 and July 16th, 2026

Questions Due: July 29th, 2026

Proposals Due: August 6th, 2026

Vendor Notification for Interview: August 10th, 2026

Interview Date: August 12th, 2026

Anticipated Award Date: August 18th, 2026

Installation Completion Date: August 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 29th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Edenton-Chowan Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Edenton, North Carolina is seeking a vendor to provide school safety communication and emergency response technology services. The scope includes professional services for planning, installation, integration, testing, training, and initial maintenance support for safety technology improvements across schools and school grounds.

The selected firm will support implementation of evidence-based school safety equipment and emergency communication systems. Required work includes furnishing, installing, programming, integrating, and testing approved safety communication equipment such as district-level control center components, visual consoles, public address and intercom network upgrades, project cabling, speakers, displays, call stations, panic buttons, alarm notification devices, paging horns, and related accessories.

The vendor will also be expected to provide commissioning, end-user training, administrative training, system documentation, as-built documentation, warranty information, and maintenance guidance. In addition, the firm must provide procurement support documentation to demonstrate cost reasonableness, product compatibility, cooperative purchasing eligibility where applicable, and compliance with federal procurement requirements.

Questions are due by July 29, 2026, and a pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 29, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Edenton-Chowan Public Schools. The work is located in Edenton, North Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: School security and emergency communication systems integrator
Experience with K-12 campus safety technology deployments
Capability in installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of PA/intercom and alarm systems
Provider with end-user and administrator training expertise
Firm able to produce procurement compliance and federal documentation support
Regional presence in North Carolina or ability to support on-site walkthrough, installation, and maintenance

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