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DocuSign Envelope ID:67496B91-FCOD-4188-A6C5-F7496722386E <br /> - 1 Orange County, North Carolina <br /> OKANGE Countywide Radio Communications <br /> COUNTY <br /> NUM[i C.\(i(/1.INA Interoperability and System Engineering Services <br /> EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br /> Orange County, North Carolina, has a rich and prosperous - <br /> history, contributing to the shaping of America, particularly theWelcome To <br /> southeastern United States and the State of North Carolina. Its • COUNTY <br /> young population (the median age is 30)enjoys rolling hills, 1 0 YOU LL BE A FAN F3R LIFE <br /> forests, and rural farming communities in addition to the teeming <br /> industrial, academic, and urban landscape. Its progressive ` <br /> culture makes Orange County a leader in embracing change. <br /> It is home to the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, the first public university in the <br /> nation, which among its many contributions fosters technological research. The area—anchored by <br /> North Carolina State University, Duke University, and UNC at Chapel Hill and includes the cities of <br /> Raleigh and Durham and the towns of Cary and Chapel Hill—comprises what is known as The <br /> Research Triangle. This area produces a highly skilled workforce and attracts skilled workers from <br /> other areas. <br /> The current County population estimate is a little over 140,000, representing a consistent double digit <br /> growth since the 1950 U.S. Census. The enrollment at UNC adds another 29,000 transient residents, <br /> as well as visiting families of students and others who come to participate in academic and athletic <br /> events. The County has much to offer a young population. The County is home to the Orange <br /> County Speedway, boasting the fastest 3/8 mile track in the U.S. Orange County tourism contributes <br /> over$181 million annually to the tax base of the County.' In addition, Orange County is included in <br /> the Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a combined population of nearly 2 <br /> million people. The cities of Durham, Mebane, and Chapel Hill are situated partially in Orange <br /> County. <br /> All these characteristics that make Orange County so desirable as a place to live, work, learn, and <br /> visit present many challenges to the public safety and public service agencies and schools that serve <br /> the County's population. <br /> Project Understanding <br /> Orange County recognizes the importance of effective, <br /> reliable radio communications among all the agencies <br /> �. that protect and support its way of life. The County <br /> uses North Carolina's statewide Voice Interoperability <br /> Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) network as its <br /> primary means of public safety voice communications. <br /> In 2012 the County engaged Federal Engineering (FE) <br /> to assess its radio communications operation and make <br /> recommendations for enhancing coverage. FE enjoyed a successful working relationship with the <br /> County and completed the project to the satisfaction of the County. <br /> At the time of the previous system assessment, the County's primary concern was coverage. Since <br /> the completion of the 2012-2013 project, the County's population has grown by 7,000. The County <br /> ' http://www.visitchapelhill.org/information-statistics/tourism-statistics/ <br /> Copyright Protected Do Not Duplicate 1 �� <br />