Texas Education Agency

The buyer seeks to establish a pool of qualified vendors providing silent panic alert technology solutions meeting state requirements. This technology is essential for facilitating communication during emergency events in public schools. The buyer will develop a list of qualified providers to assist school districts in finding and selecting vendors. Vendors must demonstrate ability to provide services complying with Texas state standards for school safety.

• 2/26/2025 - Publication of solicitation in ESBD
• 3/13/2025 - Last day to submit questions
• 3/20/2025 - Final publication of Q&A in ESBD
• 3/26/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Provide silent panic alert technology meeting Texas state requirements
• Implement communication infrastructure with panic alert button or equivalent system
• Enable automatic alert triggering for 9-1-1 calls from school system
• Include location information with generated alerts
• Notify designated school administrators and 9-1-1 center of emergencies
• Trigger automatic locking of exterior doors with electronic mechanisms
• Ensure system remains operational during power outages or network failures
• Provide secure configuration guidelines and encryption per industry standards
• Offer training, onboarding, and ongoing support for users
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information