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County to study PSAP consolidation with Lawrence County under $98,008 contract
Summary
Mercer County approved up to $98,008 to Mission Critical Partners for a PSAP Consolidation Feasibility Study with Lawrence County, funded by 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funds (PEMA 2025‑013).
The Commissioners approved a contract not to exceed $98,008 with Mission Critical Partners to conduct a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Consolidation Feasibility Study between Mercer County and Lawrence County.
Commissioner Finley said the County applied for and was awarded PEMA funding to complete the study and that the County looks forward to a final report recommending ways to improve service and potentially save money. Commissioner McGonigle asked about compatibility with Lawrence County when the County completes its radio project and moves to new 800 MHz radios; Commissioner Finley said systems would be linked by what he termed a "high core system."
The study will be paid with 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funds and is intended to examine consolidation feasibility, service impacts and potential cost savings; no firm timeline for the study was recorded in the meeting minutes.
