This contract is for the installation of base stations and mobile radios for the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority. The contract was awarded to three vendors: Responsive Communication Services, Inc., Red Cloud, Inc., and Emergency Access Controls. The total cost of the contract is not to exceed $600,552. The scope of work includes the installation of up to 342 mobile radios and 78 base stations. The contract is expected to be completed by December 22, 2012.
• The contract is funded by a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant.
• The grant requires all mobile radios and base stations to be purchased, installed, and operable by December 22, 2012.
• The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is the host agency and is responsible for managing the grant.
• The district's cost of the local agency match is $97,610.
• The contract includes the installation of base stations and mobile radios for 10 fire agencies in Contra Costa County.