When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $6,400,000.

It was issued by Florida Department of Education. The work is located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public safety technology provider with experience delivering statewide or large-scale emergency alert systems. Expertise integrating mobile panic buttons with 911 and public safety answering point infrastructure. Proven interoperability across law enforcement, fire, medical, and disaster response systems. Experience supporting K-12 school districts and multi-site administrative users. Strong capabilities in real-time communications, secure data transmission, and system reliability.

Statewide Mobile Panic Alert System (Due October 27, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesPosted: September 16, 2026Deadline: October 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

A vendor is sought to implement and operate a statewide mobile panic alert system for Florida public and charter schools. The solution must integrate with 911 infrastructure and multiple emergency response technologies to provide real-time alerts, coordination, and location-based information.

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BUDGET

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$6,400,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Invitation to Negotiate Released: September 15th, 2026

Deadline for Technical Questions: October 6th, 2026

Department Response to Technical Questions: October 13th, 2026

Replies Due: October 27th, 2026

Technical Replies Opened: October 27th, 2026

Evaluation of Technical Replies: November 2nd, 2026 to November 6th, 2026

Negotiations Start: November 2nd, 2026

Anticipated Beginning of Work: May 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 6, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Florida Department of Education

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks a vendor to provide a statewide mobile panic alert system for public schools, including charter schools. The system must connect diverse emergency service technologies, support real-time coordination among multiple first responder agencies, and integrate with local public safety answering point infrastructure to transmit 911 calls and mobile activations.

The solution must connect fire, medical, law enforcement, and disaster management systems while remaining compatible with proprietary technologies supplied by different contractors. It must integrate panic alert systems with a centralized platform for seamless notification of law enforcement and emergency responders, activate the appropriate 911 system in real time, and transmit synchronized emergency information, including responder details, device location, and unique device identifiers. School districts must also receive administrative access to add campus or facility information. The contract period will be three years. Questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $6,400,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Florida Department of Education. The work is located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public safety technology provider with experience delivering statewide or large-scale emergency alert systems
Expertise integrating mobile panic buttons with 911 and public safety answering point infrastructure
Proven interoperability across law enforcement, fire, medical, and disaster response systems
Experience supporting K-12 school districts and multi-site administrative users
Strong capabilities in real-time communications, secure data transmission, and system reliability

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