Teton commissioners set $12,950 siren maintenance deal with OEM Federal Signal

Teton County commissioners on April 7 considered entering a one-year maintenance and support contract for the county’s outdoor warning siren system with Federal Signal Corporation (working through Alster Communications and OmniWarn Public Safety), after an RFQ process produced a single responsive proposal. The system includes seven sirens and associated control infrastructure, and the county cited proprietary equipment and the need for manufacturer-certified service as limiting competition. See the staff report and vendor quotation in the Teton County Board Meeting Agenda Packet.

The pricing exhibit in the packet totals $12,950 for annual maintenance across two MOD4016 electronic sirens ($1,875 each), five 2001-130 mechanical rotating sirens ($1,600 each), and the SS2000 control hardware ($1,200). The scope includes annual preventive inspections of all sirens and the base station, 24/7 remote support and system monitoring, and an on-site response target of 48 hours for critical failures.

County Emergency Management’s staff report says the contract is for one year with an option to renew annually, and notes that the agreement can also be used for future outdoor warning siren installations. The materials provided to commissioners emphasize system compatibility and life-safety reliability but do not describe a specific recent siren failure or incident that prompted the RFQ beyond routine maintenance needs.