DIR Contract: DIR-SDD-922 "Emergency Preparedness Software"
As an international training organization focused on the emergency response disciplines, the Texas Engineering Extension Service, through its Knowledge Engineering Center, has had an opportunity to develop a number of training-related software products for Emergency Preparedness organizations. We are pleased to bring the following products and services to you through a pre-negotiated discount contract with the Department of Information Resources.
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Task Force Personnel Records System List Price - $12,500 - $28,000 DIR GoDIRect Price - $10,250 - $22,960 Our online Personnel Records System helps Task Force and department leaders be most effective when managing their teams and their time –before, during and after a deployment. This system keeps personnel files and training records organized and available 24/7 over the web. Task Force members have access to review and update their own personnel file, so that their information is current and accurate at all times. Details of each deployment are stored in a centralized location, making reporting a snap!
Training Portal List Price - $189,000 DIR GoDIRect Price - $79,380 Our Training Portal Software was developed to assist with tracking and reporting on homeland security related training available for first responders. The system is already in use within the state of Texas, and is now being offered to other states, agencies, and organizations.
The system provides course calendars and descriptions, online registration forms and downloads, and an online transcript for first responders, elected officials, emergency managers, and other citizens to track their training records and certificates. It provides those interested in training opportunities and events with a one-stop-shop for reviewing different catalogues and schedules and makes completing registration forms quick and easy.
For system administrators, a wealth of admin tools facilitate the updating of the course catalog and descriptions, reviewing registration requests, approving user accounts and training requests, scheduling and publicizing events, and coordinating with local POCs and training coordinators. In addition, an ad-hoc reporting tool provides training-related statistics and student details, that can be filtered by discipline, region, course or date; each class listing also provides downloadable student rosters and contact information sheets.
FreedomLearn Learning Management System (LMS) List Price - $29,000 DIR GoDIRect Price - $15,080 Our FreedomLearn online campus is a full learning management system (LMS) that makes it easy for anyone to develop and deploy an online course. The campus allows administrators and instructional designers to input and update course content through an easy-to-use interface. We can apply your organization’s colors and logos to the campus for consistent branding, or allow our graphic designers to develop a unique professional course template to accompany your content. Whoever the target audience for your online training is, FreedomLearn will help you deliver a professional product.
FreedomTest List Price - $5,000 DIR GoDIRect Price - $4,350 FreedomTest is our online computer-based testing program that allows instructors to collaborate to create and categorize potential test questions and generate paper-based or online exams. FreedomTest allows students to take randomly-generated tests via the Internet, from home or in a proctor-supervised environment.
Performance Reporting System List Price - $7,500 DIR GoDIRect Price - $6,150 Our Performance Reporting System applications are designed to allow organizations to track impact and performance metrics for relevant projects and activities – especially in tracking grant-funded projects and generating the required statistics and reports. The program can be customized for your organization’s individual needs and additional project tracking data fields can be added. Because the PRS is accessible via the Internet, there is no software to install and the system is available anywhere, anytime.
Emergency Operations Planning for Schools (Texas only) List Price - State-Funded DIR GoDIRect Price - FREE Our online wizards make planning and document generation a snap! In use across the State of Texas, our online wizards are working in schools to assist with developing a comprehensive emergency operations plan as required by state law. Following the “TurboTax” model, our online wizards walk users through a series of questions which automatically populate the final report. It even allows for more than one person to work on the same document! The online wizard keeps files organized and available 24/7 over the web. It also allows management-level users to review others’ progress, so that information is current and accurate whenever needed.
Technical Services List Price - $150/hour DIR GoDIRect Price - $124.50/hour Custom programming, design specifications, graphics, marketing
Each of the products listed is a web-based ‘hosted’ solution. TEEX provides not only the software, but also the server hardware, maintenance and tech support for each product on an annual basis, meaning there is no equipment to buy and no IT folks required. The software may be tailored as needed for your organization, and will be accessible at your own URL via an Internet browser.
Interested in Learning More? TEEX Point of Contact: Aimee Barnes Business Development Coordinator TEEX Knowledge Engineering Center Ph: 979.458.6710 / 800.541.7149 Fax: 979.458.6727 Email: aimee.barnes@teexmail.tamu.edu
Please call for a quote, or to learn more about the software and services TEEX can provide.
Purchase orders may be emailed or faxed, attn: Aimee Barnes
Be sure to reference DIR Contract: DIR-SDD-922 to receive your discount!