Austin seeks $97,507 for public safety radio repeater replacements

Austin Technology Services is seeking approval to spend up to $97,507 with BearCom on replacement radio repeaters for the Greater Austin/Travis County Regional Radio System. The equipment would replace end-of-life units used for fire alerting, mutual-aid operations and other public safety communications. Funding is available in the department’s capital budget, and the council is scheduled to consider the contract on Nov. 19, 2026.

Authorize a contract for a one-time purchase and installation of conventional radio repeaters to ensure reliable radio communications for the Greater Austin/Travis County Regional Radio System for Austin Technology Services with Bearcom in an amount not to exceed $97,507. Funding: $97,507 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services.

Nov 19, 202626-3115: Authorize a contract for a one-time purchase and installation of conventional radio repeaters to ensure reliable radio communications for the Greater Austin/Travis County Regional Radio System for Austin Technology Services with Bearcom in an amount not to exceed $97,507. Funding: $97,507 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services.Source documentPDF