DATE:
March 24, 2026
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - REQUEST APPROVAL FOR NEW REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM CUSTOMER REVENUE AGREEMENTS WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC, AND SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The Regional Communications System (RCS) provides public safety and public service radio communications services to San Diego and Imperial Counties, 24 incorporated cities, and numerous other local, state, federal, and tribal government agencies in the San Diego County and Imperial County regions, supporting operational, tactical, and emergency communications. These services are governed by formal customer service agreements, all of which are set to expire on June 30, 2026. On October 8, 2025, the RCS Board of Directors approved the renewal of these agreements for a five-year term, covering the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. New agreements will be prepared for each renewed customer. Three agencies, American Medical Response (AMR), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), have more than $250,000 estimated maximum annual revenue. However, County Administrative Code Section 123 requires that any revenue agreement over this amount must come to the Board of Supervisors (Board) for approval.
Today's actions request the Board approve new revenue agreements between the County of San Diego Sheriff's Office, and the three agencies: American Medical Response, San Diego Gas & Electric, and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, for wireless radio communications for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
RECOMMENDATIONS
SHERIFF
1. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to sign, upon receipt, the "San Diego County - Imperial County Regional Communications System Customer Agreement" with American Medical Response for the estimated total amount of up to $3,008,520 for the period July 1, 2026, t...
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