I. Invitation
Notice is hereby given that Macon-Bibb County will receive responses to the Request for Proposal (original proposal plus 5 copies & Flash Drive) in the Procurement Department, 700 Poplar Street Suite 308, Macon, Georgia 31201, until 12:00 o’clock NOON at the time legally prevailing in Macon, Georgia on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet and Public Safety Communications Modernization.
NO LATE RESPONSES WILL BE CONSIDERED
Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing. Deadline for receiving questions is Friday, August 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. standard eastern time. All questions must be submitted by email only to lhardwick@maconbibb.us
II. Overview
Macon-Bibb County, Georgia (hereinafter referred to as “the County”) is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive, standards-based, resilient, and scalable Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) solution, including Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) services, NG911 Core Services (NGCS), integration support, cybersecurity protections, GIS enablement, continuity of operations capabilities, and associated professional services.
The County seeks a vendor neutral and standards compliant NG911 environment capable of supporting current and future public safety operational requirements while maintaining interoperability with existing public safety communications infrastructure.
This procurement is intended to establish a competitive, transparent, and technically rigorous evaluation process to ensure the County selects the solution best aligned with operational, technical, financial, cybersecurity, resiliency, and long-term sustainability objectives. The County currently operates a Harris P25 700/800 MHz trunked radio system with IP-based dispatch console infrastructure utilizing the Symphony platform integrated with Tyler Technologies CAD. The County intends to transition toward a fully standards compliant NG911 environment while preserving operational continuity and minimizing disruption to existing emergency communication workflows.
III. Pre-Bid
A pre-bid mandatory conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Bibb County Board of Commission Conference Room,700 Poplar Street, Macon, GA 31201. This pre-bid is mandatory contractor must be present in order to submit a response. Deadline for submitting questions is Friday, August 7, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. All questions must be submitted via email to Lhardwick@maconbibb.us
IV. Insurance Requirements
Insurance coverage shall be carried with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia. All coverage should be written with insurance companies with a Best Rating of A or better. Insurance shall be obtained prior to commencement of work and shall remain in force throughout the period of the contract. Macon-Bibb County shall be named as additional insured on the policy.
Errors and Omission: $1,000,000
Submittals
Responses must be sealed and identified on the outside of the package as and delivered to
“27-006-LH Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet and Public Safety Communications”
Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department
700 Poplar Street
Suite 308
Macon, Georgia 31201
27-006-LH Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet -RFP