Montgomery County

Public Safety Systems Modernization

Radio Infrastructure Project Update

Public Safety Committee

October 10, 2013

PSSM Radio Infrastructure Project

• Implementing a P25 compliant radio system• Capitalize on interoperability with the National

Capital Region jurisdictions/agencies• Address coverage issues with new construction in the

County, WMATA tunnels and along the Potomac river.• Plan for scalability and County growth while

supporting interoperability standards.• The County will continue use of its existing VHF

channels with the capability to expand as needed.

PSSM Radio Infrastructure Project• Provide complete training of all essential personnel.• Acceptance Test program to include in-building RF

coverage performance and failover/continuity of operations.

• The County is prepared to utilize resource sharing with the State of Maryland to provide both cost savings and operational improvements where applicable.

• Adjusting Portable Subscriber Unit “zones” to support enhanced coverage (see map).

Zone 1 – 28dBZone 2 – 18dBZone 3 – 12 dBZone 4 – 6 dB

PSSM Radio Infrastructure ProjectUpcoming Activities – – Finalizing RFP with Legal & Procurement– Release to Public for responses– Review, Negotiate and Select

PSSM Program – High Level Procurement TimelineProject RFP

Release and

Review

QSC NegotiationsPlanned Time

(in months)

Contract Award

System Build Out(after contract award)

RadioInfrastructure

3Q 2013 1Q 2014 4 3Q 2014 24-30 months

Questions?