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a. Authorize the Director of the Information Technology Department or his designee to execute a non-standard agreement with CommScope Technologies, LLC, dba Comsearch, for Federal Communications Commission license management services in an amount not to exceed $20,750, for a term of October 10, 2017 through October 9, 2022; and
b. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Director of the Information Technology Department or his designee to execute a non-standard agreement with CommScope Technologies, LLC, dba Comsearch, for Federal Communications Commission license management services in an amount not to exceed $20,750, for a term of October 10, 2017 through October 9, 2022; and
b. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This contract/service agreement has two main functions: protecting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing that supports Monterey County microwave systems, and the land mobile radio and other wireless frequencies that operate within Monterey County. Comsearch will provide reports covering all fixed microwave and land mobile radio call signs; application filing upon request; advice on license issues, waivers, and rule changes; and frequency protection services. Comsearch will track FCC applications and public notices to ensure non-interference with County frequencies and will report to the County regarding its interference analysis.
These services are crucial to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to all 28 Monterey County public safety agencies who are members of the NGEN Radio System, as well as the critical infrastructure supporting network service delivery (Voice over IP, enterprise email, web applications, etc.) to all County employees.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
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