NIGP 72659: Highway Advisory Radio Systems

NIGP 72659 Highway Advisory Radio Systems, an Item code, encompasses in-building and mobile radio frequency coverage systems, emergency responder communications equipment, and related installation and maintenance services that state and local public safety and transportation agencies procure to enhance radio signal strength and coverage in buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure. The scope includes turnkey design, installation, testing, and optimization of bi-directional amplifiers, distributed antenna systems, and related hardware compliant with fire and communications standards such as NFPA 1225 and UL 2524. Issuing bodies include municipal procurement offices (particularly large cities with multi-facility portfolios), county sheriffs' offices, state transportation departments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving thousands of public entities. Recent solicitations show demand spanning both specialized in-building coverage projects and commodity radio equipment for law enforcement agencies.

The City of Phoenix issued a five-year IFB (IFB260355) due July 10, 2026 for turnkey emergency responder radio coverage system design and installation across three airports and municipal buildings, subject to DBE-N requirements and FAA compliance obligations, requiring contractors to hold NICET certifications and three years of documented RF enhancement experience. Santa Clara County issued two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories for the Sheriff's Office (RFQPRCFY260713 due June 17, 2026 and RFQPRCFY270060 due July 24, 2026), and Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing vehicle, released an RFP (061626) due June 16, 2026 for law enforcement equipment to serve participating entities across Washington, Minnesota, and multiple jurisdictions nationally. Activity concentrates in California, Arizona, Minnesota, and Washington; procurement patterns favor both specialized in-building RF systems under longer-term contracts and routine radio and accessories replenishment under RFQ formats.