The Coalition is contemplating a project to collectively upgrade and/or replace the region’sradio systems with a digital 700/800 MHz system. It is anticipated that the voice systemwould be a trunked radio system and would adhere to the current national ANSI/TIA 102series digital Project 25 (P25) standards for trunked operation and for the P25Intersubsystem Interface (ISSI). The ISSI will assure that the system will be capable ofseamless interconnection to all other P25 compliant trunked radio systems that may beestablished in Oregon and/or Washington, Idaho, California.There are also non-public safety public service government agencies utilizing the systemswhich include schools, public works agencies, ODOT, Tri-Met, Bonneville PowerAdministration, and the Port of Portland, including the Portland Airport. All of the agenciesserved are highly dependant on continued robust voice and data radio communicationsystems.
3. REQUESTEDINFORMATION
On behalf of the Coalition, the City of Portland, Bureau of Technology Services is seeking aconceptual design and related cost for upgrading and/or replacing the existing public safetyvoice radio systems and data radio system. We would like a cost summary for a Portlandand Salem core system. We would also like a cost summary for replacing each Countysystem including Multnomah County, necessary to maintain interoperability. Further theCoalition is seeking information on innovative technological solutions, and capabilities offirms, teams or consultants with demonstrated experience in designing, furnishing, andinstalling these types of systems. This information will be utilized to formulate a futureRequest for Proposal(s) for the procurement of the eventual systems and/or its individualcomponents.
Please take into consideration the attached (PDF) July 31
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, 2007 FederalCommunication news release: FCC revises 700 MHz rules to advance interoperablepublic safety communications and promote wireless broadband deployment.4. PROJECTGOVERNANCEAND FUNDING
The Coalition is currently in the process of retaining a consultant to evaluate governance andfunding options for this project.
5. TIMELINE FORSUBMITTAL OFINFORMATION
The following dates are proposed as a timeline for this requested information:Email response deadline to confirm participation in a
Mandatory
Pre RFI ConferenceAugust 31, 2007Pre RFI Conference to clarify the RFI and answer questions.This date is subject to change.September 26, 2007Written RFI’s requested by 4:00PM November 30th, 2007
The City reserves the right to make adjustments to the above noted schedule asnecessary.
6. RFICONFIDENTIALITYAND PROTECTION
The City of Portland obliges itself in good faith to protect Trade Secrets and other confidentialinformation included in RFI responses under ORS 646.461, the Uniform Trade Secrets Actand ORS192.501 and 192.502, Public Records Exemptions. RFI responses must specifywhich sections in their responses are confidential or contain trade secrets.It is notacceptable to mark the entire RFI as confidential or trade secret.It is the responsibility of the respondent to identify which exemptions apply to theirinformation.
7. FUTURE RFPDIVERSITY INEMPLOYMENT ANDPlease note that the following will be required on any future related RFP’s that are afollow-up to this RFI.
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