REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Purchase Orders with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for New Public Safety Communication System Radios, Related System Components, and Associated Accessories
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
In 2010, the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) was established as a joint venture to create an interoperable radio communication system that enables various public safety entities to communicate directly during critical incidents. Interoperability ensures that participating public safety entities can communicate over a shared core platform, regardless of their communication equipment's manufacturer. In February 2010, the City Council approved the City of Santa Clara's participation in SVRIA.
Following a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, SVRIA selected Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Motorola) to build out a countywide Project 25 (P25) interoperable digital communications system called Silicon Valley Regional Communications System (SVRCS). P25 refers to a set of standards developed for manufacturers of public safety communication equipment to ensure interoperability. The result of the RFP process was a master agreement between Motorola and SVRIA, with nearly every public agency in the area, including the City of Santa Clara, as signatories.
In FY 2014/15, the City transitioned to a new P25 digital radio system with connectivity to SVRCS. The City's current communications system includes radios and ancillary components that have been in place since FY 2014/15 (see Table 1). Like other technology companies, Motorola's products follow a standard product lifecycle. Motorola typically discontinues products six to eight years after their release date. Following product discontinuation, the product may continue to be operational for end users; however, the availability of replacement parts, technical support, and services may be limi...
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