When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026.

It was issued by Franklin County Commissioners. The work is located in Farmington, Maine, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public safety communications and emergency dispatch consulting firm. Demonstrated experience evaluating Enhanced 911 and regional dispatch centers. Expertise in land mobile radio systems, coverage analysis, and system optimization. Proven work with county or municipal first-responder communications networks. Strong qualifications in operational assessments and public-sector recommendations.

Radio Communications Consultant System (Due September 25, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Farmington, Maine, United StatesPosted: September 9, 2026Deadline: September 25, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in O’Fallon seeks a qualified consultant to assess its Enhanced 911 dispatch center and countywide radio communications system. The engagement will focus on operational improvements and enhanced radio coverage.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified, professional public safety consulting engineering firm
Must demonstrate a track record with similar projects by public safety clients over the past five years
Must provide three references for similar or relevant projects
Must have necessary engineering tools such as propagation prediction and microwave path profile software
Must have experience performing frequency searches, FCC frequency coordination and licensing, and lease agreements
Must provide an organizational chart identifying staff assigned to the project
Must provide a resume for each individual named, with particular attention to the Project Manager
Must maintain insurance including Workers Compensation, Employers Liability ($500,000), Bodily Injury Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), and Excess Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000)

CONTRACT DURATION

4 months

TIMELINE

Project RFP distributed: September 4th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: September 11th, 2026

Date for last Questions: September 18th, 2026

Questions answered via email: September 23rd, 2026

Project RFP Due Date: September 25th, 2026

Oral presentations by selected consultant: October 9th, 2026

Evaluation Complete: October 23rd, 2026

Award Contract to Successful Consulting Firm: November 2nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 18, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Franklin County Commissioners

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in O’Fallon, Missouri, is seeking a vendor to provide radio communications consulting services for a system that supports an Enhanced 911 public safety answering point and regional dispatch communications center. The center provides a critical communications link between the county’s first responders and its residents.

The selected consultant will conduct a high-level review of the 911 dispatch center’s facilities and operations and recommend necessary changes. The consultant will also perform a thorough assessment of the county’s radio communications system and provide recommendations to improve radio coverage.

A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 11, 2026. All questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026, and proposals are due September 25, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Franklin County Commissioners. The work is located in Farmington, Maine, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public safety communications and emergency dispatch consulting firm
Demonstrated experience evaluating Enhanced 911 and regional dispatch centers
Expertise in land mobile radio systems, coverage analysis, and system optimization
Proven work with county or municipal first-responder communications networks
Strong qualifications in operational assessments and public-sector recommendations

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