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Emergency Operations Plan Development for Disaster-Exposed Utilities
Emergency Management · Operational Resilience
High Priority
About this project
BrightRidge currently lacks a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan, despite documented exposure to major weather events including Hurricane Helene and Winter Storm Elliott. This governance gap, combined with potential notification system vulnerabilities, creates significant operational and public safety risk for the communities the utility serves.
The opportunity
With a substantial FY2027 capital budget already adopted and no incumbent emergency management solution in place, BrightRidge is positioned to act within the current planning cycle. Addressing these preparedness gaps now reduces operational liability, strengthens service continuity, and may align with state and federal resilience funding pathways.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Mass Notification & Communication Resilience
Emergency Management · Operational Continuity
High Priority
About this project
Identified gaps in outbound notification capabilities expose this utility operator to significant risk during disasters, as demonstrated by past major incidents. The absence of a comprehensive emergency operations plan compounds communication vulnerabilities, threatening service continuity and public safety during critical events.
The opportunity
The FY2027 capital planning window presents a timely opportunity to address notification resilience before the next severe weather season. With no incumbent solution in place, this greenfield initiative can be structured to align with cooperative procurement vehicles and applicable emergency preparedness funding pathways.
Tennessee SLCGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A 125-vehicle fleet has recorded 11 accidents in 2025—7 at fault—including recurring backing incidents, with no telematics or camera systems in place. This evidence gap creates ongoing liability exposure and limits the organization's ability to prevent or defend against future incidents.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle and confirmed cooperative purchasing membership provide a clear funding path and streamlined procurement opportunity. Acting now addresses an active and recurring safety risk while aligning capital investment with the current planning window.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Endpoint & Identity Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The current IT environment lacks established endpoint management, identity governance, and password management controls, creating measurable gaps in cybersecurity posture. These gaps elevate risk exposure across ADA and cybersecurity compliance areas, threatening operational continuity and public trust.
The opportunity
The FY2027 capital planning cycle and broadband expansion investment create a near-term procurement window, with Tennessee's SLCGP offering a potential funding path. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance risk and strengthens infrastructure resilience ahead of the next budget cycle.
Tennessee SLCGP
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