The City has participated in the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) since October 2009. This regional radio network provides seamless interoperable radio communications for multiple public safety and government agencies operating within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
The item provides for payment of the annual operations and maintenance (O&M) fee for approximately 1,037 City of Chandler portable and vehicle radios used by Police, Fire, and other City departments. Payments will be made to the City of Phoenix in the amount of $147,712. This also includes an annual system upgrade assessment (SUAII) of $416,369 to provide ongoing software updates and ensure system compatibility. The total for O&M and SUAII is $564,081. |