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CAD & Dispatch Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Source-backed signals from meeting minutes, budgets, contract activity, grants, and leadership changes.

Stanly County

NCOct 5

Why now

- Stanly County maintains a $2.955M E-911 CAD System Replacement project fund, with nearly $2.53M already expended, indicating an active modernization effort. - The North Carolina 911 Board approved additional ETSF funding to support the transition to a new primary PSAP and backup PSAP, including critical equipment purchases. - Stanly County received a grant from the North Carolina 911 Board to replace end-of-life console equipment at the backup 911 center. - The county is funding a $9.5M 911/EOC/EM Office Facility project, showing broader investment in emergency communications infrastructure.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Oct 5

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Jenny Furr

Attorney

Joe Hawkins

Building Codes Enforcement Officer I

Bristol Fire Department

NHOct 1

Why now

- The Select Board will decide this month whether to pay for IMC dispatch software add-ons or switch to Precision, with a deadline on the 15th. - Dispatch software costs are rising: the IMC add-ons are estimated at $14,000, potentially $10,000, while Precision would cost $40,000. - The current IMC software hasn't received new features for years, and declining vendor support is limiting search, reporting, and mobile access. - New modules would expand mobile access, reporting, agency sharing, and tactical mapping, letting officers drop pins for better situational awareness.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Oct 1

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Ingrid Heidenreich

Administrative Assistant

Aaron Heath

Deputy Chief (Career)

Smith County Emergency Services District 2

TXSep 29

Why now

- Smith County ESD2 commissioners approved an amendment to the dispatcher interlocal agreement with Smith County for out-of-county GIS mapping services. - The board authorized Smith County IT to develop and implement Cherokee County GIS data at an initial cost not exceeding $8,625, plus ongoing maintenance at $86.25 per hour. - Officials noted the CAD program's GIS mapping can misroute responses, such as pulling units from the north for southern calls, prompting the Cherokee County mapping project. - The district filed a request with the Smith County 911 district for up to $8,625 in public safety answering point participation funds to…

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 29

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

George D Stricklin

Assistant Chief of Operations

Charles C. Clanton

Assistant Chief of Safety and Training

McHenry County

ILSep 29

Why now

- McHenry County's ETSB has budgeted roughly $3.5 million for FY27 to replace its countywide CAD system, which serves three communication centers and about 1,200 users. - The existing CAD system, deployed in 2009 and significantly upgraded in 2017, was identified as the major planned capital project for replacement. - The ETSB Director proposed adding a GIS position to bring mapping updates in-house, speeding address and road changes critical to accurate call routing. - The ETSB, funded solely by the statewide 911 surcharge, shifted from a five-year to a 10-year investment plan and maintains about one year of operating reserve.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 29

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Kathleen M. Bough

Administrative Manager

Lorraine Krause

Benefits and Operations Manager

City of Snoqualmie

WASep 21

Why now

- Snoqualmie police chief presented a comparison of Issaquah, Redmond, and Norcom dispatch centers, weighing cost, governance, technology, staffing, and local control. - Redmond offers the lowest cost six-year contract starting at $300,000, while Issaquah is highest starting at $383,000, and Norcom's variable fees give the least control. - Motorola Flex continuity with Redmond and Issaquah is a major advantage, while Norcom's Tyler system would require costly changeover and data migration. - Police and fire lost the ability to communicate on radios years ago, and 911 calls from Snoqualmie currently split between Issaquah dispatch and Norcom.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 21

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Kyla Henderson

Accountant

Jana Walker

Budget Manager

Cordelia Fire Protection District

CASep 1

Why now

- The City of Fairfield and Cordelia Fire Protection District's draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan names dispatch modernization as a near-term priority, ready to initiate. - Priority Initiative 13 directs the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center and Fire Department to review and document fourth-alarm transition, dispatch roles, and backup procedures. - The initiative calls for strengthening multi-PSAP coordination, radio interoperability, shared mapping, and continuity of dispatch operations across jurisdictions. - Backup procedures are to address failures in computer-aided dispatch, radio, telephone, network, and power systems,…

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Sep 1

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Jim Frische

Board Chairman

City of Long Beach

CAJul 28

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Contract ExpiringPre-RFPDetected: Jul 28

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Kimberly Marshall

Acting Equity Officer

Jacqueline Azusena Canales

Acting Manager, Transportation Services Bureau

New York State Department of Health

NYJul 23

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Contract ExpiringPre-RFPDetected: Jul 23

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Kevin Wright

CFO and Director, Division of Finance and Rate Setting

Drew Hanchett

Chief Health Information Officer, Office of Digital Strategy and Governance

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Open RFPs

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System

City of BaltimoreMD

Closing Soon

Due Oct 21, 2026

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Solution RFP

Great Lakes Water AuthorityMI

Closing Soon

Due Nov 12, 2026

CAD-to-CAD System for the Consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center (Request for Proposal) -REBID

City of CharlestonSC

Closing Soon

Due Oct 20, 2026

Software and Implementation Services for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System (Request for Proposal)

City of San LeandroCA

Due Dec 4, 2026

CAD Mobile LRMS and FRMS

City of LowellMA

Due Nov 17, 2026

CAD Mobile LRMS and FRMS

City of LowellMA

Due Nov 17, 2026

Security Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System (Request for Proposal)

Mesa Unified School District 4AZ

Closing Soon

Due Oct 30, 2026

Request for Proposals #G163 – CAD/AVL and Radio System Consulting Services

Golden Empire Transit DistCA

Closing Soon

Due Nov 16, 2026

Public Safety Records Management System, Computer Aided Dispatch & Operations Technology Systems Project Request for Sealed Bid Proposals

Tulsa Airports Improvement TrustOK

Closing Soon

Due Oct 29, 2026

MOTOROLA PREMIERONE SUBSCRIPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE PREMIERONE CAD/RMS/MOBILE SYSTEM WHICH WILL REPLACE THE PERPETUAL LICENSING MODEL TO A SUBSCRIPTION-BASED "FLIP", THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE CONTINUITY, INTEGRATION, AND PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT REQ

Regional Emergency Dispatch AuthorityNM

Closing Soon

Due Oct 21, 2026

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Stanly County

Recent intent

- Stanly County maintains a $2.955M E-911 CAD System Replacement project fund, with nearly $2.53M already expended, indicating an active modernization effort. - The North Carolina 911 Board approved additional ETSF funding to support the transition to a new primary PSAP and backup PSAP, including critical equipment purchases. - Stanly County received a grant from the North Carolina 911 Board to replace end-of-life console equipment at the backup 911 center. - The county is funding a $9.5M 911/EOC/EM Office Facility project, showing broader investment in emergency communications infrastructure.

Bristol Fire Department

Recent intent

- The Select Board will decide this month whether to pay for IMC dispatch software add-ons or switch to Precision, with a deadline on the 15th. - Dispatch software costs are rising: the IMC add-ons are estimated at $14,000, potentially $10,000, while Precision would cost $40,000. - The current IMC software hasn't received new features for years, and declining vendor support is limiting search, reporting, and mobile access. - New modules would expand mobile access, reporting, agency sharing, and tactical mapping, letting officers drop pins for better situational awareness. - The town administrator will gather information on measurable benefits like time saved per officer and bring it back to the board for the final decision on October 15.

Smith County Emergency Services District 2

Recent intent

- Smith County ESD2 commissioners approved an amendment to the dispatcher interlocal agreement with Smith County for out-of-county GIS mapping services. - The board authorized Smith County IT to develop and implement Cherokee County GIS data at an initial cost not exceeding $8,625, plus ongoing maintenance at $86.25 per hour. - Officials noted the CAD program's GIS mapping can misroute responses, such as pulling units from the north for southern calls, prompting the Cherokee County mapping project. - The district filed a request with the Smith County 911 district for up to $8,625 in public safety answering point participation funds to cover the initial implementation. - Ongoing maintenance costs for the GIS data are not part of the current funding request and will be brought before the board for approval in a future budget year. - matchReasoning

McHenry County

Recent intent

- McHenry County's ETSB has budgeted roughly $3.5 million for FY27 to replace its countywide CAD system, which serves three communication centers and about 1,200 users. - The existing CAD system, deployed in 2009 and significantly upgraded in 2017, was identified as the major planned capital project for replacement. - The ETSB Director proposed adding a GIS position to bring mapping updates in-house, speeding address and road changes critical to accurate call routing. - The ETSB, funded solely by the statewide 911 surcharge, shifted from a five-year to a 10-year investment plan and maintains about one year of operating reserve. - The committee reached consensus to move the ETSB budget to the full County Board, though no vendor has been selected for the CAD replacement.

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FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for cad & dispatch systems?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a cad & dispatch systems purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.

How early does Starbridge detect cad & dispatch systems demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

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Stanly County

Recent intent

- Stanly County maintains a $2.955M E-911 CAD System Replacement project fund, with nearly $2.53M already expended, indicating an active modernization effort. - The North Carolina 911 Board approved additional ETSF funding to support the transition to a new primary PSAP and backup PSAP, including critical equipment purchases. - Stanly County received a grant from the North Carolina 911 Board to replace end-of-life console equipment at the backup 911 center. - The county is funding a $9.5M 911/EOC/EM Office Facility project, showing broader investment in emergency communications infrastructure.

Bristol Fire Department

Recent intent

- The Select Board will decide this month whether to pay for IMC dispatch software add-ons or switch to Precision, with a deadline on the 15th. - Dispatch software costs are rising: the IMC add-ons are estimated at $14,000, potentially $10,000, while Precision would cost $40,000. - The current IMC software hasn't received new features for years, and declining vendor support is limiting search, reporting, and mobile access. - New modules would expand mobile access, reporting, agency sharing, and tactical mapping, letting officers drop pins for better situational awareness. - The town administrator will gather information on measurable benefits like time saved per officer and bring it back to the board for the final decision on October 15.

Smith County Emergency Services District 2

Recent intent

- Smith County ESD2 commissioners approved an amendment to the dispatcher interlocal agreement with Smith County for out-of-county GIS mapping services. - The board authorized Smith County IT to develop and implement Cherokee County GIS data at an initial cost not exceeding $8,625, plus ongoing maintenance at $86.25 per hour. - Officials noted the CAD program's GIS mapping can misroute responses, such as pulling units from the north for southern calls, prompting the Cherokee County mapping project. - The district filed a request with the Smith County 911 district for up to $8,625 in public safety answering point participation funds to cover the initial implementation. - Ongoing maintenance costs for the GIS data are not part of the current funding request and will be brought before the board for approval in a future budget year. - matchReasoning