System Conversion -Simulcast Channel Expansion

The contract involves implementing a solution to connect the Austintown Boardman Mahoning (ABM) four-site, eight-channel simulcast system and its existing dispatch centers to the MARCS system at Zone 2 in Lake County. This will entail installing new site routers and Ethernet switches to establish a customer-provided backhaul connection to the MARCS network, enabling a smooth transition from the current ABM backhaul. Additionally, the project includes replacing the existing Simulcast Prime Site with new Motorola Virtualized Prime Site equipment, which will feature redundant backhaul routers and switches to ensure reliable connectivity to the MARCS Zone 2 core site. The overall goal is to enhance communication infrastructure, improve system redundancy, and facilitate a seamless migration to the MARCS network. The solicitation, titled "System Conversion - Simulcast Channel Expansion," was posted on May 9, 2025, with a response deadline of May 16, 2025. The project is managed by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services - Office of Information Technology GSVC, under the Ohio state government. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000, reflecting the scope of hardware upgrades and system integration required. The initiative aims to modernize and expand the existing communication systems to support more robust and reliable public safety operations across the involved sites.