MIGRATION OF THE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENT

Transportation Cmte · 2026-09-09 · resolution

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261478 is a Resolution seeking Board approval for a non-competitive designated purchase under Contract No. RFP808, the Computer Aided Dispatch/Automated Vehicle Locator System (CAD/AVL) Replacement Project, for the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). The action authorizes an additional expenditure authority of $4,605,710.00, bringing the total modified contract value to $29,991,754.00, and authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5. The purpose is to fund the migration of the integrated radio communications environment from the end-of-life OpenSky radio network to the County's P25 standard, which is the enterprise standard for radio communications across Metrobus, Metrorail, and Metromover. The work includes software configuration, radio reprogramming, deployment, testing, implementation services, installation of 19 new dispatch consoles, and updates to vehicle and dispatch components. The migration involves reprogramming and deployment activities across approximately 1,029 radios. The contract expires on November 30, 2030. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on 9/9/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The item requires a two-thirds vote and a recommendation from the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT). The vendor is Clever Devices Ltd., located at 300 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797. The funding source includes People's Transportation Plan Bond Program funds of up to $4,311,050.00 and $294,660 from DTPW's Operating Fund. The need for the migration was previously disclosed under Resolution No. R-953-25. Staff negotiated a cost reduction of $229,000 and a performance-based payment schedule. Competition is not practicable due to the proprietary nature of the existing CAD/AVL System. The impact is countywide. The contract will be monitored by Vanessa Stroman and Alonzo Joseph. Due diligence revealed no adverse findings. The contract was competitively awarded on November 5, 2013, via Resolution No. R-891-13. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026. The requester is Transportation and Public Works. The County Attorney assigned is Bruce Libhaber. The report notes no sponsor and pending September committee. The item is a 2/3 vote and requires the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust. The item was added to the People's Transportation Plan in May 2026. The existing cumulative allocation is $25,386,044. The additional allocation requested is $4,605,710. The modified cumulative allocation is $29,991,754. The fiscal year is 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 2, Page 146 Program 677200 - Infrastructure Renewal Plan (IRP); Volume 2, Page 132, Other Operating. The contract manager is Alonzo Joseph. The vendor principal is Francis Ingrassia. The local address is stated as 'None'. The item is placed for Board review pursuant to Miami-Dade County Code Section 29-124(f). If the CITT has not forwarded a recommendation and 45 days have not elapsed, a withdrawal will be requested. The OpenSky platform has reached end of supported life. The migration is separate from the future competitive procurement for replacement of the CAD/AVL System. The two percent User Access Program applies where permitted by funding source. The Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference do not apply. The Living Wage Ordinance does not apply. The attachment is signed by Roy Coley, Deputy Mayor.