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CAD System Replacement & 911 Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
Houston Emergency Center's CAD system is over 20 years old, end-of-life, and lacks NextGen 911 support—creating critical operational risk and drawing public scrutiny after communication failures during a recent derecho. NIMS compliance requirements and ongoing plan maintenance mandates further elevate urgency ahead of a 2028 implementation target.
The opportunity
An active RFP is underway, and confirmed federal and DOJ grant funding provides a strong budget foundation for near-term action. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement, making this a time-sensitive opportunity to modernize 911 infrastructure and restore public confidence in emergency response.
$64.7M FIFA security grant
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Houston Emergency Center relies on a fragmented mass notification solution that drew public criticism following communication failures during a recent derecho, exposing continuity-of-operations vulnerabilities. With the incumbent contract expiring in 2027, the agency faces compounding risk from an unreliable, siloed notification infrastructure during a critical procurement window.
The opportunity
Federal public safety grants have been identified to fund this modernization, and the 2027 contract expiration creates a defined, time-sensitive procurement window. Acting now allows HEC to consolidate fragmented systems, close documented emergency preparedness gaps, and restore public confidence in life-safety communications before the next severe weather season.
$2.9M DOJ public safety grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Content Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
The City has identified gaps in WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across web content and accessible PDFs, falling short of ADA Title II requirements. With a hard federal compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, unresolved gaps expose the City to legal and regulatory risk while limiting equitable public access to digital services.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline is fixed and non-negotiable, making near-term remediation planning critical to avoid enforcement risk. With an annual IT budget exceeding $161M and citywide digital accessibility already designated a strategic priority, funding pathways and executive alignment are in place to act within the current fiscal cycle.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Citywide Cybersecurity Modernization & Endpoint Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
HEC has budget-approved initiatives for enterprise cybersecurity improvement, multi-factor authentication for the city's VPN, and endpoint-management modernization. IT leadership is in transition with interim appointments and an open PMO director role, creating operational risk and urgency for structured program execution.
The opportunity
FY2027 operating budgets for cybersecurity and end-user compute have been increased, and the BJA FY2026 JAG Program provides a near-term funding path for IT management and cybersecurity supporting criminal-justice and public-safety systems. Acting within the current grant cycle and fiscal window reduces transition risk and accelerates mission-critical security outcomes.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Continuity of Operations & Generator Infrastructure Resilience
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Houston Emergency Center has identified critical continuity-of-operations gaps, including insufficient backup power infrastructure, leaving emergency services vulnerable during outages. Public criticism following communication failures in a recent derecho has elevated both operational risk and reputational exposure for the agency.
The opportunity
A defined $54M capital request signals executive prioritization, and federal public safety and emergency management grants provide viable funding pathways aligned with NIMS compliance mandates. Acting within the current budget and grant cycle reduces operational risk and strengthens community resilience.
$64.7M FIFA security grant
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