08/16/2016 (4) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PURCHASING DIVISION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #2016047 — COUNTYWIDE P25 MICROWAVE RADIO SYSTEM • COMMUNICAi IONS iN1LRNA7 ONAL F Vendors will be capable of performing the following tasks and supplying system components as identified below: • To install and commission a microwave system that will support both P-25 Simulcast and EDACS simulcast concurrently with the tolerances required to maintain a public safety level of service, stable operation and functionality. Comply and exceed - Ci has designed, integrated, migrated and currently maintains several microwave back haul networks for public safety agencies such as the one required by the County. These networks support both the legacy type TDM simulcast circuits just as the County presently uses as well as new Ethernet based P25 Simulcast Systems. When upgrading the microwave backhaul system it is important that excessive latency not be introduced in to microwave causing compatibility issues with the legacy EDACS TDM circuits. Ci uses a Hybrid technology that supports both Ethernet and TDM in the native state eliminating latency and compatibility issues. Ci guarantees maintain public safety levels of service throughout the entire migration process. • Repurpose the existing Alcatel microwaves to obtain and implement a net of two (2) high capacity links with the excess equipment to be utilized for spare parts. Comply and exceed - Ci has several Alcatel trained and certified engineers and technicians locally on staff who routinely preform these types of upgrades. Repurposing of equipment when performing system upgrades is a common practice and specialty for our company. • Perform a replacement of all consoles with Symphony consoles and requisite switch that allows for a network interoperable connection between the existing EDACS system and the new P-25 system. Interface an existing Migration Gateway to the existing EDACS IMC to the new Vida core switch. This stage of the migration will be in use for at least several years to allow for budget cycle funding of user equipment. All new user equipment will be capable of operating in the EDACS and P-25 Phase II mode to allow full featured support required for the interim system configuration. The proposer will be required to guarantee that the new equipment will be compatible with all functionality of existing communications infrastructure. Comply and exceed - As a Harris distributor for the Southeast U.S., Ci has successfully supplied and integrated the Harris Symphony Console Dispatch System into many public safety systems with existing EDACS systems via EDACS Migration gateways. The migration gateway makes the transition to P25 seamless for the dispatchers as well as field units. The EDACS Migration Gateway in conjunction with Symphony dispatch systems enables units on the EDACS system to communicate with units on the P25 system as if all units were on the same radio system for a smooth cutover and no down time. 6 of 21 182