Agenda 01-16-24; 8-n - Approval of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Contract for Bi-directional Antenna Systems in K-12 Schools

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 16, 2024 Action Agenda Item No. 8-n SUBJECT: Approval of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Contract for Bi-directional Antenna Systems in K-12 Schools DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Quote 2275549 Kirby Saunders, (919) 245-6123 Contract including Addendum PURPOSE: To approve a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the first phase of installations of bi-directional antenna systems within K-12 public schools. BACKGROUND: In 2022-2023, the Board approved funding to conduct benchmark testing of the public safety radio reception within all K-12 public schools. In the FY 2023-33 CIP budget, the Board approved funding purchase and install equipment to improve the reception of the public safety radio system within all K-12 public schools within the County. The installation of a bi-directional antenna (BDA) system within each school facility will ensure public safety radio coverage in 99% of all critical areas and 95% overall. Additionally, the deployment of building specific BDA systems lowers the amount of new public safety telecommunication towers needed throughout the County, resulting in significant savings. Following the benchmark testing, staff worked to prioritize the project into phases. This contract is for Phase 1 (of 2) for the purchase and installation of the BDA systems, which includes 15 schools across both of the school districts including: • AL Stanback Middle School • Carrboro High School • East Chapel Hill High School • Frank Porter Graham Elementary School • Gravely Hills Middle School • McDougle Elementary School and Middle School • Morris Grove Early Learning • New Hope Early Learning • Efland Cheeks Elementary School • Mary Scroggs Elementary School