Yamhill County Public Safety Radio System

Yamhill County, Oregon has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Public Safety Radio System, seeking a comprehensive independent assessment of the county's existing radio communications infrastructure. The procurement targets qualified respondents who can evaluate the current UHF simulcast radio system, which operates across ten towers on five channels and serves multiple local agencies including city law enforcement, fire districts, county services, and tribal emergency services. Key deliverables include a detailed analysis of system performance, identification of risks and deficiencies, and recommendations for future improvements. The current analog, narrowband UHF system operates at 465 MHz, was initially installed in 2005, and supports approximately 170 mobile and 240 portable radios. The assessment must comprehensively evaluate system coverage (targeting 90-95% reliability in urban areas and 80-85% in rural regions), analyze signal propagation, assess voice and data communication performance, and identify potential system vulnerabilities. Responses are due by January 22, 2026, at 12:00 pm, with the primary objective of developing strategic recommendations for system upgrades and potential infrastructure enhancements.

The RFI does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The county owns 47 individual FCC licenses across HF, UHF, and VHF frequencies, which will be available for potential integration and system improvement strategies. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement seeks cost structures that accommodate both county funding and potential external investor contributions. The assessment should provide comprehensive recommendations for improving system interoperability, hardware and software upgrades, and leveraging existing infrastructure. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation. The scope of work suggests that respondents should have extensive expertise in public safety radio communication systems, infrastructure assessment, and technology integration, with a particular focus on municipal and county-level emergency communication networks.