Back in November, Douglas County voters approved a $45 million-dollar safety bond.
Upgrades to the county's 911 system is one step closer to happening.
In January, 3 News Now got a sneak peek of what the fire department needs which involves its alert system and communication equipment.
Tentative timeline of update for Douglas County Corrections. Officials say bidding for Phase 1 should start this week @3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/8Zj85uX2p8
— Shawnte Passmore (@ShawntePassmore) March 28, 2017
To improve emergency response times, Omaha Fire chief Dan Olsen told 3 News Now that it needs to upgrade its station's alert system.
For decades, the department pieced its current system with repairs, knowing it could only do that for so long.
During Tuesday's meeting, officials said they are accepting bids for new alert systems.
Officials are hoping to have bids by May 1 and begin system replacement by July 15.
.@OFD1860 accepting bids for new systems. Takes 40,000+ runs/year. Stresses existing system. Installation at 24 stations @3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/AMl44zYWPP
— Shawnte Passmore (@ShawntePassmore) March 28, 2017
