By Greg Hazley
Utah is bidding out a public education campaign on the appropriate use of dialing 911 and the limitations some citizens may have in an era of VoIP and mobile phones.
The state issued an open RFP May 24 for agency pitches as officials aim to curb inappropriate calls to the emergency service and educate the public about information that can help 911 operators and how various phone systems will work with the service.
The work is funded by a $0.13 surcharge on phone bills in the state which goes to the Utah 911 Committee, the group charged with ensuring its 911 system technologically up to date.
Salt Lake City-based Penna Powers Brian Haynes has previously handled the campaign.
The outreach will include schools, community organizations, church groups and other demographic groups within the population.
Utah plans a one-year contract with four year-long options.
Proposals are due June 15.
Download the RFP (PDF).
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