Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County is a U.S. local government entity located in Wisconsin, registered in SAM.gov and serving as a critical administrative and service-providing organization for the Milwaukee metropolitan area. As a government entity, Milwaukee County engages with federal agencies through both contract and grant mechanisms, demonstrating its capacity to support public safety, infrastructure, and emergency management initiatives. The county primarily interfaces with federal agencies by providing specialized services and supporting regional infrastructure development, with a focus on emergency response, public safety communications, and environmental management.

Through federal contract awards, Milwaukee County has demonstrated expertise in public safety communications infrastructure. Specifically, the county was awarded an Air Force contract for the OASIS Radio Network, a sophisticated P25 digital, simulcast, trunked 800MHz public safety radio system covering Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. The contract, valued at $58,401.60 with a completion date of January 31, 2030, represents a purchase order for critical emergency communication infrastructure. The contract was not set aside for any specific business type and was awarded based on a sources sought notice for market research, highlighting the county's technical capabilities in developing advanced communication systems for public safety organizations.

Milwaukee County's federal grant awards predominantly focus on emergency management, environmental conservation, and infrastructure resilience. Sub-grants received from the Department of Military Affairs Wisconsin include Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funding to enhance county emergency management programs, covering activities in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Additionally, the county received a grant to prune 3,000 trees and establish a new reforestation and nursery crew, demonstrating a commitment to urban forestry and environmental sustainability. The grants also included support for updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan, indicating the county's proactive approach to disaster preparedness and community resilience. These grant awards reflect Milwaukee County's multifaceted role in supporting local infrastructure, public safety, and environmental stewardship through federal funding mechanisms.