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County approves $41,235 purchase to replace dispatch radio, aims for P25 compliance
Summary
Commissioners approved a $41,235 quote to replace a Quantar base radio/repeater for the county 911/dispatch system; staff said the upgrade should improve P25 compliance and interoperability for ambulance, fire and dispatch radios.
Daniels County commissioners voted to approve a $41,235 purchase of a Quantar base radio and related tower/tower‑labor work for the 911 dispatch system.
Staff presented the final bid and told the board the replacement is intended to resolve intermittent dispatch desktop failures and make the county’s system more compliant with P25 narrowbanding standards. Commissioners discussed funding the purchase from the county’s 911 equipment line and the benefit of improved compatibility for ambulance and fire department radios.
A commissioner moved, a second followed, and the board approved the purchase by voice vote. In discussion, staff and commissioners noted repeated breakdowns of the dispatch desktop and the need to replace aging tower and repeater equipment as the most urgent items; a staff member said the new Quantar should resolve federal compliance issues that the county’s older unit did not meet.
Commissioners requested staff track the installation timeline, expected in spring, and confirm any warranty or service commitments in writing. The county also plans to stage installation to reduce service interruptions and to revisit insurance/inventory lists to add the new equipment.
What comes next: staff will confirm April installation timing with the vendor, finalize the purchase paperwork, and ensure the new unit is added to the county’s equipment inventory and insurance schedule.
