RFI - IT - MFD Fire Station Alerting System

The City of Minneapolis is soliciting information on planning, procurement, and installation of fire station alerting systems across all 19 Minneapolis fire stations, with responses due July 24, 2026. This is a Request for Information only; no contract or agreement will result from this process.

The current alerting system has been in service for over two decades and is functionally obsolete. The city seeks vendor input on cloud-based alerting system capabilities, including targeted alerting features, soft alarm functionality, on-premise hardware requirements, and integration with existing dispatch systems, radio networks, and station infrastructure. Respondents must address twelve detailed capability areas: Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) integration, all-broadcast chatter routing, dispatch audio support, compliance with NFPA standards 1710 and 1221, infrastructure architecture models, support and maintenance services, training models, reporting and key performance indicators, pricing and licensing structures, fire station design strategy, installation timeline experience, and commissioning approach.

The 19 fire stations are organized into four tiers of 4–5 stations each for phased implementation from Q4 2026 through 2028. Pricing submissions should include software licensing costs, hosting model options, three-year ongoing support and maintenance estimates, and identification of any additional items or services required for system operation. Respondents will not be bound by any cost estimates included in their responses, and the city bears no liability for costs incurred in preparing submissions.

Questions are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on June 22, 2026, with answers posted by June 30, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically through the eSupplier Portal by 2:00 PM Central Time on July 24, 2026. Contact Stacy Jensen, IT Project Manager, at stacy.jensen@minneapolismn.gov for inquiries. This information-gathering phase will inform development of a subsequent Request for Proposals.