DATE:
December 9, 2025
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - REQUEST APPROVAL FOR SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF STANDARD RADIO EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Sheriff's Office Wireless Services Division (WSD) manages the radio communications equipment and the wireless radio networks used by the County of San Diego (County). As the County's subject matter experts in radio equipment, WSD provides guidance to the Sheriff's Office and other County departments during the procurement process. This ensures that all radio equipment is configured consistently and appropriately to meet the operational needs of County users. This includes the Regional Communications System, a wireless radio communications network utilized by the County and by public safety and public service agencies throughout the region. These networks provide users with a reliable communication method for use in performance of their duties to efficiently serve the public. Due to the need for consistency of configuration, training, efficiency, safety, and interoperability, the procurement of radios and accessories from specific manufacturers is necessary.
Today's actions authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to issue manufacturer's single source competitive procurement(s) for P25 phase 2 portable and mobile radios and related accessories from manufacturers including L3Harris, Kenwood, Bendix-King, and Tait. If approved, the Sheriff's Office and other County departments or offices will have access to these contracts on an as needed basis.
RECOMMENDATION
SHERIFF
In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to acquire brand named equipment manufactured by L3Harris, Kenwood, Bendix-King, and Tait, through manufacturer's single source competitive procurement(s) for various radio equipment in specific configurations for use on the Regional Commu...
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