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Approve a contract with CellSite Solutions, LLC, for $154,068, for a public safety radio site DC battery backup and system installation for the Benicia Southampton radio tower site; and Approve a contract with Aviat Networks, Inc., for $185,093, for a new microwave backhaul transport system and installation, connecting public safety radio system sites at Vallejo Fairgrounds and Cummings Peak in Contra Costa County; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to sign the contracts and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to 10% of the contract amounts within annual appropriations
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a contract with CellSite Solutions, LLC, for $154,068, for a public safety radio site DC battery backup and system installation for the Benicia/Southampton radio tower site; and
2. Approve a contract with Aviat Networks, Inc., for $185,093, for a new microwave backhaul transport system and installation, connecting public safety radio system sites at Vallejo Fairgrounds and Cummings Peak in Contra Costa County; and
3. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to sign the contracts and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to 10% of the contract amount within annual appropriations.
SUMMARY:
In June 2024, the Board approved a contract with Motorola Solutions to build out the Solano South Simulcast P25 radio system. Responsibilities of the County under this contract include providing for suitable power and microwave backhaul systems to accommodate the new P25 equipment at various sites. The CellSite Solutions and Aviat Networks contracts will provide the required equipment and installation services to meet the needs of County obligations under the Motorola Solutions contract.
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