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Only dated facts — no rumor mill

Award windows, policy reminders, Advisory Board summaries, regional NG status, and a calendar that includes your sample PSAP’s clocks.

Deadline alerts

Demo stores the address on this device. Production would use the Branch notice list.

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  • branchSep 8, 2026

    Post-award watch — confirm live contractor list

    Award/start estimates have passed. Do not quote from 2020 workbooks. Use only the live authorized-contractor materials when the Branch publishes them.

  • branchSep 17, 2026

    Advisory Board — September briefing window

    Expect transition hygiene, lab-validation reminders, and NG cutover coordination. Summaries post after the meeting — this is a calendar hold, not minutes.

Coming up for A380

Eligibility and notice dates from the sample TD-284, plus dated Branch items still ahead.

  • branchSep 17, 2026

    Advisory Board — September briefing window

    Expect transition hygiene, lab-validation reminders, and NG cutover coordination. Summaries post after the meeting — this is a calendar hold, not minutes.

  • psapNov 18, 2026

    A380 CPE eligibility

    Typical 5-year refresh window from last TD-284. Confirm with your Advisor before quoting.

Latest announcements

  • awardApr 27, 2026

    CPE RFP 26-16743 released

    Statewide CPE Master Purchase Agreement solicitation published via CDT OSTP competitive negotiation (PCC §6611). Solution types: native cloud/data-center or on-premise — not both at one PSAP.

    Open related section
  • ngMay 1, 2026

    Atos IP Flex bridge term in effect

    NG9-1-1 network bridge runs May 2026 through 2028 while the long-term statewide NG9-1-1 contract remains in procurement. CPE and network stay separate funding tracks.

    Open related section
  • boardJun 18, 2026

    Advisory Board — June briefing summary

    Transition hygiene: stop treating 2020 price workbooks as current once the new MPA is active. Ordering still follows Chapter III. Lab-validation remains a gate for authorized contractors.

  • awardAug 7, 2026

    Estimated CPE award / execution window

    Solicitation estimate for award/execution. Authorized contractor list and public materials publish when the Branch announces — not before. Confirm live notices before quoting.

    Open related section
  • awardAug 14, 2026

    Estimated new CPE MPA start

    Solicitation estimate for contract start. New projects after go-live use authorized contractors and pricing under the new agreement.

  • alertSep 8, 2026

    Post-award watch — confirm live contractor list

    Award/start estimates have passed. Do not quote from 2020 workbooks. Use only the live authorized-contractor materials when the Branch publishes them.

    Open related section
  • boardSep 17, 2026

    Advisory Board — September briefing window

    Expect transition hygiene, lab-validation reminders, and NG cutover coordination. Summaries post after the meeting — this is a calendar hold, not minutes.

  • ngJul 22, 2026

    Southern region NG migration — active cutovers

    Joint CPE + network kickoffs required where a refresh lands in a migrating ESInet window. CAMA→i3 conversion at migration is in the new CPE SOW at no additional cost to the State.

  • policyMar 12, 2026

    Reminder: Advanced Notification is not a funding commitment

    The Fixed Allotment letter is the official dollar amount. Estimators (including this portal) are planning tools only.

NG9-1-1 status by region

Illustrative. Your sample PSAP (A380) sits in Bay Area. Highlighted card is yours.

Northern

planning

Bridge in place; cutover calendar still forming.

Bay Area

migrating

Active coordination required for any CPE refresh.

Central Valley

bridge

Atos bridge; long-term NG contract in procurement.

Central Coast

bridge

Schedule network provider at CPE kickoff.

Southern

migrating

Peak joint CPE + ESInet cutovers 2026–28.

Inland / Desert

planning

Facility / demarc readiness is the long pole.

Recurring deadlines

  • Rolling

    Advanced Notification

    Up to about 1 year before CPE funding need / eligibility.

  • TD-284 + 90 days

    Residual quotes / POs

    Commonly within 90 days of system acceptance. Confirm current policy.

  • TD-284 + 12 months

    Residual invoices / TD-290

    Often within 12 months of acceptance for residual claims.

  • Before maint term ends

    Year 6–7 maintenance pre-approval

    Request packet before the funded maintenance window closes.

  • TD-288 + 180 days

    Ready for acceptance testing

    New CPE SOW clock unless mutually revised.

  • 2026-08-07

    Watch for CPE award notice

    Solicitation estimate — confirm live Branch / Cal eProcure notices.