File #: 18-0683   
Type: Contract Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/18/2018
Title: Purchase of Hardware, Software and Services to Enable Intersystem Networking of the TOPAZ Voice Radio Network as requested by the Information Technology Department (Citywide) This purchase will enable the Trunked Open Arizona (TOPAZ) voice radio network to interconnect with neighboring public safety radio systems, such as the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) in Phoenix and Pinal County, or cellular systems, such as the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet or Verizon) to enhance the coverage area of the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC). Connections made with these enhanced network capabilities will enable the TRWC to utilize other radio systems’ coverage without the cost of building out the TOPAZ system to cover the area. This purchase will license one connection to a neighboring system and allow the addition of more connections in the future with the purchase of additional licenses. The Information Technology Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the pu...
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Purchase of Hardware, Software and Services to Enable Intersystem Networking of the TOPAZ Voice Radio Network as requested by the Information Technology Department (Citywide)

 

This purchase will enable the Trunked Open Arizona (TOPAZ) voice radio network to interconnect with neighboring public safety radio systems, such as the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) in Phoenix and Pinal County, or cellular systems, such as the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet or Verizon) to enhance the coverage area of the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC).  Connections made with these enhanced network capabilities will enable the TRWC to utilize other radio systems’ coverage without the cost of building out the TOPAZ system to cover the area. This purchase will license one connection to a neighboring system and allow the addition of more connections in the future with the purchase of additional licenses.

 

The Information Technology Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., at $493,582.44; and funding for ongoing maintenance for five years at approximately $42,000 annually for $205,829.39.  The total project amount is $699,411.83.  This purchase is funded by the TOPAZ Joint Venture Fund.