UCA_Statement_of_Work_2022_edited_1.doc

RADIO PROGRAMMING AND ACCESS SERVICES PROVIDED BY

THE UTAH COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

STATEMENT OF WORK

Purpose:

The Utah Communications Authority (UCA) provides public safety communications services and facilities on a regional and statewide basis for the benefit and use of local, state and federal public safety agencies.

The purpose of this contract is to obtain services provided by the UCA to assist Bureau of Land Management Law Enforcement Rangers and Special Agents in the administration and regulation of the use and occupancy of the public lands in Utah.

Service Provided:

The UCA will provide the following services:

· Provide access to the 800 MHz radio system for use with law enforcement radios.

· Ensure access is provided to all BLM Law Enforcement Rangers and Special Agents operating in Utah on a permanent or temporary basis.

· Conduct an annual review/update of the BLM law enforcement frequency plan.

· Update the law enforcement radios once per year with any revised programming, necessary maintenance, and software updates.

· Provide programming on an as needed basis for Rangers or Agents who may need to update radios throughout the year while working in or out of state.

· For 2022 a total of 31 Rangers and Agents will be using this system. Utah will have a total of 27 permanent officers operating on this system. Four Rangers who work on the Arizona Strip but also patrol in Utah will be operating on this system. Each law enforcement officer utilizes a mobile and portable radio.

· Once per year, UCA, the BLM Utah Radio Manager, and the BLM Utah State Chief Ranger will review the number of BLM radios and assigned BLM Rangers/Agents operating on this system to ensure any necessary changes are made to the contract or this statement of work.

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