Alert System Software

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking proposals for a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to enhance its capabilities in managing public health emergencies. The agency's mission is to develop and maintain the necessary infrastructure and expertise for effective emergency response. The goal of this contract is to support various functions including incident management, disaster recovery, patient bed tracking, emergency notifications, and equipment maintenance. Work Details The contractor will provide a SaaS solution that includes the following functionalities: - Incident Management: An electronic incident command system (ICS) compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) framework. - Development of Forms and Surveys: Ability to create customizable forms for one-time or recurring use, with features for data tracking and analysis. - User-Friendly Features: Customizable forms, surveys, radio buttons, check boxes, and shareable data dashboards. - System Registry and Management: A centralized registry for building forms and managing information including member profiles and integration capabilities with HR systems. - Communication Support: Tools for quick contact with individuals or groups during incidents. - Permissions & Access Control: Ensuring only authorized users can access sensitive information. - Patient Tracking: An electronic system for tracking triaged patients in mass casualty situations. - Bed Availability Tracking: A system to track hospital bed types available daily by facility. Period of Performance The estimated contract period is from May 18, 2026, to May 17, 2031. Place of Performance The services will be performed primarily within the State of South Carolina. Bidder Requirements Offerors must have a state vendor number to submit an offer. They are encouraged to register at www.procurement.sc.gov. There are no specific set-aside certifications mentioned in the solicitation.