The County Radio Life Cycle Replacement Project is a critical initiative aimed at modernizing Montgomery County's aging public safety radios, which have reached the end of their expected 10-year service life. The project supports phased replacement of voice radio systems used for daily operations, emergency response, and interagency coordination by public safety and operational agencies including Police Department, Fire and Rescue Services, Office of the Sheriff, Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Department of Transportation and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

The planned replacement for FY27 includes 185 units for Fire and Rescue Services; 5 units for Maryland- National Capital Park and Planning Commission; 173 units for Police; and 8 units for Sheriff.

In FY28, the following are scheduled to be replaced: 250 units for Correction and Rehabilitation;175 units for Fire and Rescue Services; and 16 units for Radio Communication Services.

Cost change to reflect updated implementation schedule.

The County's voice radio infrastructure supports critical communications for first responders and operational agencies. These systems are essential for daily operations, emergency response, and interagency coordination. The existing radio equipment is increasingly prone to failure, lacks modern security features, and is incompatible with newer technologies.

Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS), Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Fire and Rescue Services, Police, Sheriff, Department of Transportation and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.