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MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their 7-year useful life. MDFR requires funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was amended and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026. During the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee meeting on March 11, 2026, concerns were raised regarding the total cost, interoperability, and the life cycle of the radios. Public comment from an L3Harris representative stated radios cost $8,000 per unit, which was later clarified by staff to be $6,400 per unit for some purchases, with discrepancies noted for the MDCR purchase due to multiple models and ancillary items. Commissioners requested further analysis on whether other radios could meet department needs at a lower cost.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD), to upgrade critical communications infrastructure. MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios. MDFR needs funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was amended and passed by a 12-0 vote. Public comment included concerns about pricing, vendor dependence, and the timeline for MDCR radio replacement.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Resolution authorizing additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for a total modified contract amount of $121,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure, for multiple County departments. The contract was established via Resolution No. R-682-22 in the amount of $165,000,000. The requested increase supports communications infrastructure upgrades for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are almost 17 years old, exceeding the lifecycle of seven years. The item was amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a vote of 12-0, and assigned Resolution No. R-539-26. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 3/11/2026. The contract expires on August 3, 2027. The vendor is Motorola Solutions, Inc. at 500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL. The cost per radio was stated as $6,400 per unit by Mr. Palmer, though Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis noted a discrepancy with a figure of approximately $7,800 per unit based on the $21.9 million allocation divided by 2,800 radios. Public comment included a representative of L3Harris stating radios cost $8,000 per unit. Concerns raised by commissioners included dependence on a single vendor, pricing, and the delay in providing radios to Corrections. Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested to see what other municipal governments of similar size paid for comparable equipment. The contract has an existing cumulative allocation of $60,000,000. The requested increase is based on departments' anticipated contract utilization. The impact is countywide.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a vote of 12-0, assigned Resolution No. R-539-26. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee on 3/11/2026.
- Applicant:
- Motorola Solutions, Inc.
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD), to upgrade critical communications infrastructure. MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their seven-year useful life. MDFR's allocation supports phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, and equipment purchases. CITD's allocation supports the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was initially approved in 2022 for $165,000,000. During the legislative process, concerns were raised regarding the cost per radio, the timeline for MDCR's radio replacement, and the reliance on a single vendor. Public comment included a representative from L3Harris stating radios cost $8,000 per unit, which was later clarified by staff to be $6,400 per unit for Motorola radios, with further discussion on the pricing and functionality compared to other vendors. Commissioners requested staff to determine if other radios could meet the needs of CITD and MDCR at a lower cost.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, primarily for upgrading and replacing radio equipment for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their 7-year useful life. MDFR's allocation supports phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), ongoing system operations, maintenance, and new equipment for vehicles. CITD's funds support the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system and radio procurement. The contract was initially approved in 2022 for $165,000,000. Discussions during the meeting addressed concerns about vendor reliance, radio costs per unit, interoperability between systems, and the timeline for MDCR's radio replacement. Public comment was not explicitly stated, but concerns were raised by commissioners regarding pricing and standardization.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260295, a Resolution to authorize additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for a total modified contract amount of $121,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure, for multiple County departments. The action was Amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a vote of 12-0, and the amended version was assigned Resolution No. R-539-26. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 3/11/2026. The contract was originally established via Resolution No. R-682-22 in the amount of $165,000,000. The additional allocation is for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The vendor is Motorola Solutions, Inc. The contract expires on August 3, 2027. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage for a construction project. The business opportunity is for the supply of Motorola radio equipment, maintenance, and support services under an existing county contract, not for a specific construction site.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a vote of 12-0; assigned Resolution No. R-539-26. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 3/11/2026.
- Applicant:
- Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Vendor); Requester: Strategic Procurement; Prime Sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins; Co-Sponsor: Roberto J. Gonzalez
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This modification brings the total contract amount to $121,320,728.00 and supports multiple county departments, including the Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios, which are nearly 17 years old and beyond their seven-year useful life. The MDFR requires funding for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funding for continued acquisition of portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. During the legislative history, concerns were raised regarding the cost per radio, the longevity of the system, reliance on a single vendor, and the timeline for MDCR to receive new radios. Public comment included a representative from L3Harris stating that the radios cost $8,000 per unit, which was later clarified by staff to be $6,400 per unit for some purchases, with other costs associated with ancillary items and services. The Board ultimately passed the resolution with a 12-0 vote.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260295, a Resolution to authorize additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for a total modified contract amount of $121,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure, for multiple County departments. The item was introduced on 2/19/2026, and the Board of County Commissioners amended and passed it on 6/16/2026 by a 12-0 vote, assigning Resolution No. R-539-26. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 3/11/2026. The contract was originally established via Resolution No. R-682-22 in the amount of $165,000,000. The additional allocation is for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios. The contract expires on August 3, 2027. The vendor is Motorola Solutions, Inc., with a principal address of 500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL. The item is countywide in nature. No specific street address, parcel, or acreage is stated. The document does not state a specific project site location.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a 12-0 vote; forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee on 3/11/2026
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement Department; Prime Sponsor Danielle Cohen Higgins; Co-Sponsor Roberto J. Gonzalez; Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their 7-year useful life. The MDFR needs funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), ongoing system operations, maintenance, support services for APX NEXT radios and Visilink, new mobile radios for vehicles, and WAVE subscription costs. CITD requires funds for continued acquisition of portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was initially approved in 2022 for $165,000,000. Public comment included concerns about the cost per radio, dependence on a single vendor, and the need for standardization. Commissioners questioned the timeline for MDCR receiving new radios and the pricing discrepancies. Staff confirmed the need for interoperability among public safety agencies and that the P25 protocol allows different radios to communicate.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD), to upgrade critical communications infrastructure. MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios. MDFR needs funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, support services, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was amended and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, with a vote of 12-0. Public comment included concerns about pricing, vendor dependency, and the timeline for MDCR radio replacement.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260295, a Resolution to authorize additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for a total modified contract amount of $121,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure, for multiple County departments. The item was introduced on 2/19/2026, and the Board of County Commissioners amended and passed it on 6/16/2026 by a 12-0 vote, with the amended version assigned Resolution No. R-539-26. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 3/11/2026. The contract was originally established via Resolution No. R-682-22 in the amount of $165,000,000. The requested increase supports the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are almost 17 years old, beyond the seven-year lifecycle. The vendor is Motorola Solutions, Inc., with a principal address of 500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL. The contract expires on August 3, 2027. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage for a construction project. The business opportunity is for the supply of Motorola radio equipment, maintenance, and support services under an existing county contract, with specific allocations for MDFR ($26,920,728), MDCR ($21,900,000), and CITD ($12,500,000). Public comment and stakeholder sentiment include Commissioner Cohen Higgins noting a representative of L3Harris stated during public comment that the radios cost $8,000 per unit, while Mr. Palmer stated the cost was $6,400 per unit. Commissioner Gonzalez stated he had held conversations with the Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the Sheriff's Office, MDFRD, and the fire union regarding connectivity of the radio systems. Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis raised a pricing discrepancy, noting that dividing the Corrections Department's $21.9 million allocation by 2,800 radios resulted in approximately $7,800 per unit, and requested staff to reconcile that with the $6,400 per unit figure. Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressed concern about dependence on a single vendor and requested to see what other municipal governments of similar size paid for comparable equipment. The committee requested that staff determine whether other radios could meet the needs of CITD and Corrections before the matter reached the Board.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a 12-0 vote; assigned Resolution No. R-539-26. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 3/11/2026.
- Applicant:
- Motorola Solutions, Inc.
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their seven-year useful life. MDFR requires funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), ongoing system operations, maintenance, support services for APX NEXT radios and Visilink, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was initially approved in 2022 for $165,000,000. Public comment included concerns about the cost per radio, dependence on a single vendor, and the need for standardization. A representative from L3Harris stated radios cost $8,000 per unit, while staff clarified the cost was $6,400 per unit, with a discussion about different models and ancillary items contributing to the total cost for MDCR. Interoperability between different radio systems was discussed, with confirmation that a P25 protocol allows communication between different brands, though public safety agencies are encouraged to use the same platform for optimal interoperability.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their 7-year useful life. MDFR requires funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for continued acquisition of portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was amended and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026. During the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee meeting on March 11, 2026, concerns were raised regarding the total cost, interoperability, longevity of the system, and pricing per unit. Public comment included a representative from L3Harris stating radios cost $8,000 per unit, which was later clarified by staff to be $6,400 per unit for Motorola radios, with explanations provided for the discrepancy due to multiple models, ancillary items, and services. Commissioners requested further analysis on whether other radios could meet department needs at a lower cost.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their seven-year useful life. MDFR requires funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), ongoing system operations, maintenance and support services for APX NEXT radios and Visilink, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was initially approved in 2022 for $165,000,000. Public comment included concerns about the cost per radio, reliance on a single vendor, and the timeline for MDCR to receive new radios. Commissioners questioned the pricing and the necessity of standardization. The Board ultimately passed the amended resolution with a 12-0 vote.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to Contract No. D-10253 for Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. The amendment authorizes an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00, bringing the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. This funding is for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that have exceeded their useful life. MDFR requires funding for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), ongoing system operations, maintenance and support services for APX NEXT radios and Visilink, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funding for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was originally approved in 2022 for $165,000,000. The contract expires on August 3, 2027. Public comment included concerns about the cost per radio, dependence on a single vendor, and the need for standardization. Commissioners questioned the timeline for MDCR radio replacement and sought clarification on pricing discrepancies.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their seven-year useful life. MDFR requires funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), ongoing system operations, maintenance, support services for APX NEXT radios and Visilink, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was initially approved in 2022 for $165 million. Public comment included concerns about the cost per radio, reliance on a single vendor, and the timeline for MDCR to receive new radios. Commissioners questioned the pricing and the necessity of standardization. Staff confirmed that the Motorola radios offer GPS location, document transmission, and screen communication features for officer safety. Interoperability is maintained through the P25 protocol. The contract expires August 3, 2027.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Departments (MDFR, MDCR, CITD)
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260295, a Resolution to authorize additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00 for a total modified contract amount of $121,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure, for multiple County departments. The action was Amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a vote of 12-0. The contract was established via Resolution No. R-682-22 in the amount of $165,000,000. The additional allocation is for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios. The contract expires on August 3, 2027. The vendor is Motorola Solutions, Inc. The amended resolution was assigned Resolution No. R-539-26. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 3/11/2026. The item was introduced on 2/19/2026. The agenda date was 6/16/2026, agenda item number 8P1. The requester is Strategic Procurement. The sponsors are Danielle Cohen Higgins (Prime Sponsor) and Roberto J. Gonzalez (Co-Sponsor). The cost per radio was stated as $6,400 per unit by Mr. Palmer. The MDCR allocation is $21,900,000 for 2,800 radios. The MDFR allocation is $26,920,728. The CITD allocation is $12,500,000. The DEM allocation is $0. The existing cumulative allocation is $60,000,000. The contract has a total modified cumulative allocation of $121,320,728. The contract was established with an allocation of $133,900,000 for the initial five-year term. The MDSO allocation of $84,548,555 was removed and transferred to MDSO's system. The contract was modified under delegated authority for a total of $10,648,555. The MDFR request includes $17,200,000 for phases one and two of the Miami-Dade County Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), $6,706,866 for 24/7 communications system operations, $2,186,039 for ongoing maintenance and support services for Motorola APX NEXT radios and Visilink, $700,000 for equipment to support MDFR, and $127,823 for WAVE subscription costs for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The CITD request is to support the continued acquisition of portable radios, required hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The MDCR current radio fleet is approaching 17 years of use, beyond its useful life of seven years. The last major purchase occurred in 2010. The MDCR is requesting the allocation to replace 2,800 end-of-life L3Harris radios with modern Motorola smart radios. The contract manager for CITD is Albert Falcon, for MDFR is Marianela Betancourt, for MDCR is Alessandra Linares, and for DEM is Alejandro Fernandez. The vendor principal is Gregory Q. Brown, with a principal address of 500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL. The Chief of Public Safety is Arnold Palmer. The County Attorney assigned is Michael B. Valdes. The due diligence review found no adverse findings for Motorola Solutions Inc. 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. Public comment sentiment includes a representative of L3Harris stating during public comment that the radios cost $8,000 per unit, which was clarified by Mr. Palmer as $6,400 per unit. Commissioner Gonzalez stated he had held conversations with several entities, including the Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the Sheriff's Office, MDFRD, and the fire union, regarding the connectivity of the radio systems. Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressed concern that Corrections had to wait four years for radios under the 2022 contract. Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis questioned whether standardization was necessary and raised a pricing discrepancy, noting that dividing the Corrections Department's $21.9 million allocation by the 2,800 radios being purchased resulted in approximately $7,800 per unit. She requested, together with Commissioner Cohen Higgins, that staff determine whether other radios could meet the needs of the CITD and Corrections before the matter reached the Board. Commissioner Cohen Higgins noted the concern regarding dependence on a single vendor and emphasized the importance of a competitive process. She stated she looked forward to meeting with Motorola before the final hearing so the company could demonstrate that the price per radio was the best and lowest available. Mr. Palmer stated that interoperability of radios was paramount during any critical incident and that public safety agencies should operate on the same platform to ensure interoperability. Mr. Olazabal noted that the radios used a communications protocol known as P25, an industry-standard protocol that allowed different radios to communicate. Chairwoman Lopez asked whether all of the radios were connected to the statewide network. Dr. Edwards stated that she had confirmed with the Fire Rescue Department that the County's law enforcement radios were connected to the network, as required.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and passed by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026 by a vote of 12-0; forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee on 3/11/2026
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement Department; Vendor: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their 7-year useful life. The MDFR needs funds for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), ongoing system operations, maintenance, support services for APX NEXT radios and Visilink, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funds for continued acquisition of portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The contract was initially approved in 2022 for $165,000,000. Public comment included concerns about the cost per radio, dependence on a single vendor, and the need for standardization versus necessity. The Board requested staff to determine if other radios could meet the needs of CITD and MDCR at a lower cost before the matter reached the Board.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Departments (MDFR, MDCR, CITD)
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an amended resolution authorizing an additional expenditure of $61,320,728.00 for Contract No. D-10253, Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure. This brings the total modified contract amount to $121,320,728.00. The funds are for multiple county departments, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD), to upgrade critical communications infrastructure. MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios. MDFR requires funding for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funding for portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. During the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee meeting, Senator Garcia inquired about the total new amount and the cost of radios, and Chief Jadallah and Ms. Green discussed the operability, longevity, and life cycle of the radios. Commissioner Gonzalez raised questions about connectivity and the number of municipalities using Motorola radios, with Dr. Edwards providing a list of users. Commissioner Cohen Higgins questioned the timeline for MDCR receiving new radios, and Ms. Uppal and Mr. Palmer provided clarifications. Concerns were raised about the cost per radio, with a discussion between Commissioner Cohen Higgins, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Uppal regarding pricing and competitive rates. Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis questioned the necessity of standardization and a pricing discrepancy for MDCR radios, requesting reconciliation. Mr. Olazabal explained the use of radios in CITD. Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis requested staff determine if other radios could meet the needs of CITD and MDCR. The contract expires on August 3, 2027. The Board of County Commissioners ultimately passed the amended resolution with a 12-0 vote.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
MOTOROLA RADIOS - MOD
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional expenditure authority of $61,320,728.00, bringing the total modified contract amount for Contract No. D-10253 (Motorola Public Safety Radios and Capital Infrastructure) to $121,320,728.00. This contract supports multiple county departments, including the Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), and Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD). The MDCR requires replacement of approximately 2,800 aging radios that are nearly 17 years old, exceeding their 7-year useful life. MDFR requires funding for phases one and two of the Integrated Command and Communications Center (IC3), system operations, maintenance, and equipment for new vehicles. CITD requires funding for continued acquisition of portable radios, hardware refreshes, and redundancy enhancements for the Premier One Computer-Aided Dispatch system. The Board of County Commissioners amended and adopted the resolution on June 16, 2026, by a vote of 12-0. During the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee meeting on March 11, 2026, concerns were raised regarding the total cost, interoperability, and the life cycle of the radios. Public comment included a representative from L3Harris stating that Motorola radios cost $8,000 per unit, which was later clarified by staff to be $6,400 per unit for some purchases. Commissioners requested further clarification on pricing discrepancies and the necessity of standardization. The contract expires on August 3, 2027.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended and Approved
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
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