RFI 92-27-002 Market Research for Emergency Notification System Replacement

Craven Community College in North Carolina has issued RFI 92-27-002 for market research on an Emergency Notification System replacement across three campuses, with responses due September 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. EST. This is information-gathering only; no award will result, and the College retains the right to cancel, modify requirements, or decline to issue a subsequent solicitation.

The scope covers procurement, delivery, and installation of an integrated ENS solution for 18 buildings across the New Bern, Havelock, and Volt campuses. Required components include public address systems, sirens, lights, and marquees. Functional requirements include rapid emergency notifications, centralized multi-campus management, multi-channel communication, integration with existing fire alarm and security systems, ADA accessibility compliance, and system scalability.

Vendors must submit non-binding rough order of magnitude cost estimates covering software licensing, hardware, communications infrastructure, site preparation, installation, training, warranty, and recurring costs. These estimates will not be used to evaluate respondents and carry no binding obligation.

Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Carton Banks, Issuing Officer, at banksc@cravencc.edu. Written questions are due August 28, 2026, with responses issued by September 3, 2026. No site visits or bidder meetings are scheduled as part of this RFI. The College may invite selected respondents to present capabilities at a later date with at least two weeks advance notice.

Respondents are cautioned that Craven Community College is subject to North Carolina Public Records Act disclosure requirements and should avoid including proprietary or confidential information unless essential.