Commission hears proposal to replace Code Red; HPE integration to outdoor sirens would add about $13,000

Jan 30, 2026

IT staff presented an HPE mass-notification proposal to replace Code Red; integrating the system with outdoor warning sirens was quoted at $37,122.14 for year one—about $13,000 more than the basic quote—with recurring annual fees thereafter.

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County IT briefed the commission on options to replace the aging Code Red notification platform, recommending the HPE system because it can provide broader emergency features and integrate with outdoor warning sirens. Staff said integration to the county's outdoor siren network would add approximately $13,000 in hardware and other costs, putting year-one onboarding at $37,122.14.

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