Title
Land Mobile Radio Narrowbanding
History
In an effort to promote more efficient use of radio frequency spectrum, the FCC mandated all VHF and UHF Public Safety and Industrial/Business licensees using 25 kHz land mobile radio systems migrate to narrowband 12.5 kHz efficiency technology by January 1, 2013. The Public Works Department is currently using a 25 kHz radio system. When the Public Works system is migrated to 12.5 kHz efficiency, it is necessary to have land mobile radios that can operate within the new narrowbanding spectrum.
Public Works staff has taken an inventory of their radios to assess what equipment is capable of operating in 12.5 kHz and what will need to be replaced. Currently, the department has twenty (20) radios that are not 12.5 kHz capable. Staff recommends the purchase of fifteen (15) CM200 and five (5) PM400 Motorola two-way radios to replace the current equipment that is not narrowbanding capable. Staff received five (5) quotes for the radios. United Radio Communications, Inc., Bridgeview, IL, has the lowest price for each radio. A quote summary sheet is attached.
On May 21, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The total purchase price of the twenty radios is $5,980.00. Sufficient funds are available in account #010-5006-460180 for this purchase
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of fifteen (15) CM200 and five (5) PM400 Motorola mobile radios from United Radio Communications, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $5,980.00.