PSERN Radio Tower Inspection and Structural Analysis

The Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) manages a comprehensive P25 public safety radio system in King County, Washington, encompassing over 60 land mobile radio and microwave transmission sites that support a wide range of public safety, utility, and transit agencies. The network serves more than 18,000 radio users across the county, utilizing portable and mobile radios, along with multiple dispatch sites equipped with consoles and control stations. PSERN is seeking qualified firms to provide tower inspection, structural analysis, and observation services on a project-specific basis, with the goal of maintaining the integrity and safety of its tower infrastructure. The network's tower infrastructure includes 37 structures of varying types and heights, such as monopoles, guyed towers, and self-supporting lattice towers, which require regular assessment and potential upgrade design. The contract, titled "PSERN Radio Tower Inspection and Structural Analysis," is a solicitation issued by the Washington-based Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Operator, with responses due by August 17, 2024. The selected firm will enter into a Professional Service Agreement to perform inspections, structural evaluations, and design upgrades as needed, based on work orders issued by PSERN. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000, depending on the scope and duration of services required. The project aims to ensure the ongoing safety, reliability, and operational efficiency of the radio network's critical infrastructure through expert structural assessments and recommended improvements.