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County hears demo of E3 safety software; vendor says $5,000/year covers initial sites
Summary
County safety officer and an E3 representative demonstrated a countywide safety and emergency-notification platform with interactive maps and staff check‑ins. The vendor said the quoted package is $5,000 per year, covers multiple sites (initially six buildings), and is proposed on a three‑year term; commissioners asked staff to check IT, 9‑1‑1 integration and insurance impacts before advancing a contract.
Sean, the county safety officer, introduced a demonstration from E3 (Emergent 3) explaining how the platform can centralize emergency plans, push desktop and mobile alerts, and provide live building maps and staff check‑ins.
Carson, a director with E3, showed how the dashboard can deliver step‑by‑step plans, map floor plans, collect check‑in data (about a 5.5‑second average check‑in in the demo), and route information to first responders. When asked about cost, the vendor said, “The 5,000 covers everything I've shown today,” and that the initial quote would cover six chosen sites with unlimited users at each site. Commissioners asked about 9‑1‑1/PSAP integration, IT single-sign-on, and whether the dispatch center would need a dedicated desktop client or could be integrated; the vendor said PSAP integration work is planned for a summer release and that current integration options include running the application on dispatch desktops.
Chair and commissioners directed staff to consult the county’s IT and insurance representatives about security and coverage, confirm whether the dispatch connection is feasible without exposing internal systems to undue risk, and return with a recommended contract length and options at the next meeting.
Ending: Staff will obtain clarifying information from IT and insurance, and will circulate contract terms and an updated quote for commissioner review.
