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County approves $1.52 million purchase of Kenwood radios for public safety communications
Summary
Santa Fe County approved purchasing 100 Kenwood portable radios and 146 mobile radios for $1,520,284.77 through the statewide price agreement, citing interoperability and improved 9-1-1 location accuracy.
The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners approved a purchase of Kenwood portable and mobile radios to modernize public-safety communications.
Bill Taylor of the county presented the request to buy 100 Kenwood portable radios and 146 mobile radios through Code 3 using the statewide price agreement for $1,520,284.77, inclusive of tax. Taylor told the board the purchase continues a multi-year county strategy and a prior federal-engineering partnership to implement a digital trunk radio system that improves interoperability and coverage for first responders.
Commissioners asked whether the purchase was part of the statewide radio set; staff confirmed it is. Commissioner Justin Green moved to approve the purchase and delegate signatory authority to the county manager; Commissioner Lisa Kakari Stone seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.
Why this matters: Staff said the radios will enhance dispatch and 9-1-1 response accuracy and interoperability across agencies. County staff will execute purchase orders under the statewide agreement.
Budget/next steps: The board authorized the purchase and delegated authority to the manager to sign the purchase orders; staff will complete procurement under the Code 3 contract and return any required reporting.
