Riverside City Council
January 16, 2024

12/26/2023
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City CouncilJanuary 16, 2024Fire Department Radio System UpgradeFire Department RiversideCA.gov2
•Radio System Upgrade:oThe Fire Department analog simulcast communication system is outdated and has reached its lifespan. End-of-Life notification was given to the Fire Department on December 31, 2017.•Measure Z Spending Plan:oCity Council approved the amendment to FY2023/24 budget for this project because it is considered Critical Infrastructure. Background 12/26/2023
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•Fire Department Radio System:oCurrent Radio System:•The current QS2 system is critical Infrastructure for the Fire Department. All Emergency and Non-Emergency dispatch and emergency service communications are handled through this system. oUpgrading to AS-IP:•Allows for critical infrastructure communication systems to be refreshed.•Allows for growth into different radio frequencies 700-800 mhz system.•Remote monitoring of the entire communication system. oSystem Development:•Public Utilities infrastructure will continue to be used to house equipment. Discussion RiversideCA.gov4
•Strategic Priorities:oStrategic Priority Number 2: Community Well-Being•Goal 2.6 – Strengthen community preparedness for emergencies to ensure effective response and recovery.oStrategic Priority Number 6: Infrastructure, Mobility & Connectivity•Maintain, protect and improve assets and infrastructure within the City’s built environment to ensure and enhance reliability, resiliency, sustainability, and facilitate connectivity. Strategic Plan Alignment 12/26/2023
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Measure Z Fiscal Impact: oProject Cost: •$1,547,912.00 which includes combining the radio communication system upgrade and seven (7) year service contract. oSaving with Combining Upgrade and Service Contract:•$182,718 saved on system upgrade. Able to use existing hardware with upgrade.•$47,367.12 saved on extend service contract. Fiscal Impact RiversideCA.gov6
That the City Council:1. Approve the First Amendment to the Support Agreement with Tait NorthAmerican, Inc., for the Fire Analog Simulcast Communication Systemupgrade and maintenance, repair, and technical support service for aseven (7) year team ending October 31, 2030, and2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the FirstAmendment to the Support Agreement with Tait North American Inc.,including making a minor and non-substantive changes.Recommendations