To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: US Digital Designs - via NPPGov Cooperative
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Fire Chief, to execute a purchase order with US Digital Designs by Honeywell, pursuant to the NPPGov Master Agreement between Honeywell International, Inc., and the League of Oregon Cities, for an amount not to exceed $200,000 to purchase and upgrade fire station alerting systems, hardware, and software.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted. 100% CCCFPD EMS Transport Fund
BACKGROUND:
The G2 Phoenix Alerting System by US Digital Designs (USDD) is a modern alerting system already in use at several fire stations within the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. As part of the initiative to enhance operations, the Fire District’s plan is to transition this system to all fire stations.
Implementing USDD’s G2 Phoenix system supports the goal of standardizing alerting systems across all fire stations. This system integrates seamlessly with existing fire station alerting systems, ensuring compatibility and ease of use.
The Fire District’s current computer-aided dispatch system is already configured to integrate with the G2 Phoenix Alerting System, providing a cohesive experience for staff and simplifying technical troubleshooting.
The advantages of USDD’s G2 Phoenix Alerting System include its reliability, ease of programming, and overall benefit to the well-being of firefighters. Unlike traditional alerting methods, this system uses a graduated tone that starts at low volume and increases to high. Red lights turn on when notifications are received, helping reduce stress during notifications. Maintaining interoperability with all fire stations and neighboring agencies is crucial for effective emergency response and fire dispatch processing.
The District plans on using NPPGov cooperative agreement #PS20350. Procuring the systems through a competitively awarded cooperative purchasing contract enables the District to obtain this capability efficiently and ensures fiscal responsibility.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this request is not approved, the Fire District will need to identify alternate means to alert firefighters to calls for service.