Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tracy Jackson
Department: Regional Communications and Technology
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Eighth Amendment to the Broward County P25 System and Services Master Agreement between Broward County and Motorola Solutions, Inc., to increase the not-to-exceed amounts by $11,000,000 to permit the purchase of 41 new radio Dispatch Consoles and equipment and implementation services, as well as support and maintenance services through Fiscal Year 2028 (“Console Work Authorizations”), for the three Regional Dispatch Centers, increasing the contract aggregate total from $90,897,000 to $101,897,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute Console Work Authorizations.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Section 21.31.a.4, the Board is required to approve all purchases exceeding $250,000 per annum or $400,000 for a multiple year period.
What Action Accomplishes
The Eighth Amendment to the Motorola P25 System and Services Master Agreement authorizes the procurement of new radio Dispatch Consoles and related implementation and support services.
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Previous Action Taken
No previous action.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY RECOMMENDS THE APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The current radio Dispatch Consoles in the Regional Dispatch Centers have reached end-of-life and are nearing the end of support as of September 30, 2026. The Eighth Amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount to allow for purchase and annual maintenance of the new radio Dispatch Consoles at the new North Regional Dispatch Center, and authorizes the Purchasing Director to execute future work authorizations for similar equipment procurement and implementation for the remaining Regional Dispatch Centers (South and Central).
The purchase and project schedule for implementation of the radio Dispatch Consoles is timed to coincide with the construction of the new North Regional Dispatch Center. The lengthy lead time makes it a priority to procure the equipment at this time; the actual delivery and implementation will occur when construction is sufficiently complete to allow access to Motorola personnel onto the site.
The next-generation radio Dispatch Console will enable dispatchers to operate with greater speed and accuracy. The re-engineered interface is designed to be responsive to touch, type, or click, to highlight critical information precisely when and where it is needed, and to streamline workflows for more immediate and informed responses. Simplified upgrades will keep the County’s system current with the latest features, fixes, and security updates.
Source of Additional Information
For more information, please contact Jose M. De Zayas at ORCAT 954-357-8510.
E911 Communications Administrator - Radio Systems
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Up to $11,000,000 through Fiscal Year 2028. Funds for the purchase and annual maintenance of the new radio Dispatch Consoles at the new North Regional Dispatch Center are available in the General Capital Outlay Fund, North Public Safety Answering Point Relocation Project.