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26 <br /> o Procure and build 4 VHF sites in County (use sites that will also be used for <br /> 700/800 MHz P25) <br /> • Step 3 (could be divided into multiple steps) <br /> o Procure and build the balance of the 17 700/800 MHz P25 sites <br /> Recommended Replacement Radio Solution - map <br /> Recommended Replacement Radio Solution - map <br /> Recommended Replacement Radio Solution - map <br /> Estimated Costs - chart <br /> Agency Cost Allocations <br /> Potential Cost Allocations <br /> • County provides new radio system infrastructure for emergency and non-emergency <br /> users <br /> • Each agency purchases portables, mobiles, and control stations, and programming for <br /> radio units <br /> • Each agency pays a usage fee to the County for use of the new system <br /> System Usage Fee <br /> • County will need to define formula and basis for fees <br /> • Examples from other similar systems <br /> o Fee based on number of talk groups (channels), and unique features <br /> (encryption, GPS/location, individual call) — monthly recurring per unit (example <br /> — South Carolina) <br /> o Fee based on number of radio units — one-time fee as radio unit is added <br /> (example: $250/unit— one time, $32/radio/month) <br /> Next Steps <br /> • County approval of recommended replacement radio solution <br /> • Confirm project stages/steps and schedules <br /> • Identify and secure funding <br /> • Define procurement approach (competitive RFP, negotiation with vendor) <br /> • Develop technical specifications/RFP for long-term system solutions, and require <br /> buildout in stages <br /> o Vendor guaranteed radio coverage (outdoor, indoor) <br /> o Vendor guaranteed grade of service (capacity) <br /> o Vendor guaranteed system availability/reliability <br /> • Procurement process <br /> • Negotiation and contract award <br /> • Implementation <br /> FE Orange County Project Team <br /> Cliff Brown: Orange County Program Manager <br /> cbrown @fedeng.com <br /> 704-451-5090 <br />