TRWC/Fire

This contract is for the Topaz Regional Wireless Cooperative Network, a public safety and general government communications system. The Town of Fountain Hills has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with TOPAZ/TRWC to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, and finance the network. The agreement establishes the organizational and management structure for the network's administration, planning, operation, and maintenance. The contract duration is from December 12, 2023, to December 31, 2030. Key aspects of the contract include: • The network's primary focus is meeting the operable and interoperable communication needs of public safety and general government service entities. • The network will be governed by a Board of Directors, which will oversee the network's development and operations. • The contract includes provisions for conflict resolution, termination, and withdrawal. • The Town of Fountain Hills will provide the Promenade location and facilities for network coverage and expansion. • The town will work with TOPAZ/TRWC to ensure the network's continued development and operations. The contract is worth an estimated $10 million to $20 million over its 7-year duration, based on industry benchmarks for similar public safety and general government communications systems.