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800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System

Despite Spending $100 Million, County Hasn’t Audited Motorola Radio Costs in 15 Years

By Nick Gerda | July 27, 2017

Over $100 million in taxpayer money has been spent since the most recent audit, which was in 2002. The aging system is proprietary, and no bids have been sought from other companies for its $140 million overhaul.

County Set to Approve No-Bid $25 Million Contract With Motorola for Emergency Radio Overhaul

By Nick Gerda | July 24, 2017

As the 1990s-era equipment becomes obsolete, county supervisors and Sheriff Sandra Hutchens have opted not to ask other companies what they could offer as a replacement for the current system. The upgrade project is expected to cost $140 million.