Public Safety Communications Radio Interoperability and Systems Engineering Services

Solicitation 2026-RFP-067-PR is a request for proposals issued by the County of Dane, Wisconsin, for Public Safety Communications Radio Interoperability and Systems Engineering Services. The objective is to secure a contractor to provide public safety radio engineering, interoperability consulting, and mission-critical communications system design. The scope of work includes conducting technical assessments of two-way radio and backbone infrastructure, performing coverage mapping and propagation studies, and developing prioritized recommendations for technology upgrades, funding, and governance. Key deliverables are structured around six milestones: needs assessment and stakeholder engagement, infrastructure documentation and analysis, interoperability review, coverage analysis, migration planning, and a final acquisition and implementation plan. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by November 12, 2026, at 2:00pm. The evaluation process is points-based, focusing on organizational capabilities and cost, with a preference for local vendors; those in Dane County receive five additional points, and those in adjacent counties receive two. The award will be granted to the highest scoring responsive proposer, potentially following a final and best offer request or oral interviews. Required submission documents include a completed vendor questionnaire, a signed W9 from the last 12 months, and a fair labor practices certification. Once awarded, the contract will utilize fixed pricing, with payments issued within 30 days of accepted delivery. The successful vendor must provide a Certificate of Insurance and comply with ADA and non-discrimination requirements.