Description
This solicitation calls for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a video‑downlink system that receives encrypted live video from Cleveland Police MD‑500E helicopters and routes it to the city’s public‑safety network and Milestone VMS. The work includes a 360° antenna array mounted on the Schaaf Road tower (~350 ft AGL), associated cabling, power, lightning protection, video‑processing and decryption hardware, integration with the existing IP network, on‑site testing, training, and a one‑year warranty with three‑year software support. The contract is a formal Request for Bids (RFB) issued by Cuyahoga County, with a bid‑bond requirement of 2 % for bids over $25 k and no performance‑bond requirement. Key points:
• Scope covers antenna installation, downlink equipment, network integration, and end‑user training.
• Vendor must provide a structural analysis of the tower and obtain any necessary FCC/FAA permits (costs not reimbursable).
• The solicitation includes a pre‑bid conference (Nov 12) and a mandatory tower walk‑through (Nov 13).
• Bids were due Dec 4 2020 after an addendum extension, and the contract was awarded in early 2021.