700/800MHz Digital Public Safety Radio Towers

Livingston County, Michigan is seeking proposals for a comprehensive 700/800MHz Digital Public Safety Radio Tower infrastructure project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Livingston County Fiscal Services. The procurement involves constructing three new tower sites, each requiring new equipment shelters and generators, and refurbishing an existing tower site with a new shelter and generator. Vendors must conduct thorough tower and foundation structural analysis, and propose solutions that meet or exceed the minimum requirements of Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS). The project aims to enhance digital simulcast trunked radio network capabilities across 21 county jurisdictions, with a total anticipated completion time of 24 months from the Notice to Proceed. Key evaluation criteria include vendor qualifications (30 points), cost proposal (25 points), equipment installation (25 points), project approach (10 points), and warranty (10 points). Critical dates include a proposal release on July 1, 2025, a mandatory on-site tour on July 8, 2025, and proposal submissions due by August 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide a comprehensive one-year warranty on infrastructure equipment and a minimum five-year warranty on workmanship. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the project involves significant telecommunications infrastructure investment with potential daily delay penalties ranging from $1,200 to $3,000. The project covers Livingston County's 585 square miles, serving a population of 193,866 as of the 2020 census, with a focus on creating a reliable, redundant digital communications network. Vendors are expected to demonstrate extensive experience in public safety communications infrastructure and provide equipment that is fully compatible with existing MPSCS standards. The project will require integration with current public safety communication systems, emphasizing technical sophistication and reliability in emergency communication infrastructure.