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This project is being funded by the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Office of Technology and Equipment Program grant.
Type: Deliberation
Department: COMM - 911
Directors' Update: May 1, 2024
Business Meeting: May 7, 2024
Summary:A request for proposals for the Radio Microwave Networking Equipment for Lewis County Public Safety Radio was issued on February 13, 2024. Three bids were received for this project on March 25, 2024. Ceragon Networks, Inc. of Plano, TX submitted the lowest responsive bid of $2, 244,406.
Lewis County Communications recommends that the contract for the Radio Microwave Networking Equipment project be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, Ceragon Networks, Inc.
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LIST THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED AND CONTRACTOR SELECTED FOR THE RADIO MICROWAVE NETWORK PROJECT
WHEREAS, Lewis County received grant funds related to the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Office of Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) for the purposes of improving aging radio infrastructure to improve interoperable communications amongst first responders; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County issued a Request for Proposals for the Radio Microwave Network project on February 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, proposals were submitted on March 25, 2024, from contractors, evaluated by a rating panel of three, and ranked in order as follows:
| CONTRACTOR | CITY | BID |
| Ceragon Networks Inc. | Plano, TX | $2,244,406 |
| Day Management Corp DBA Day Wireless Systems | Milwaukie, OR | $2,634,694 |
| RACOM | Lacey, WA | $3,273,118 |
All proposals were scored based on their familiarity with public safety grade radio and microwave infrastructure needs, successful experience working with local businesses providing similar services such as those required by Lewis County, qualifications and experience, and bid amount; and
WHEREAS, Ceragon Networks Inc. of Plano, Texas, provided the highest-ranked proposal with a quote of $2,244,406 for the Radio Microwave Network project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the contract for the VHF Radio Engineering Study shall be awarded to Ceragon Networks Inc. and, upon presentation of a contract acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the 911 Director is authorized to sign on behalf of the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 7th day of May, 2024.