It is the intent to secure services from a vendor for preventative maintenance and service on the Warren County Communications equipment set forth in the “Detailed Equipment Specifications” on pages 8-10, for the term specified. Service shall consist of all parts (with $250 maximum deductible paid by the County) and labor necessary to maintain the listed radio equipment in working order in full compliance with all Federal Communications Commission operational parameters, and all non-radio equipment in working order to manufacturers specifications and maintained and adjusted to perform its intended function. Contract includes labor and any costs to send and return any equipment currently under factory warranty to factory for repair and re-install. Preventative maintenance shall consist of semi-annual inspections base radios and related network equipment located at each site as listed in “Detailed Equipment Specifications” on pages 8-10. The units will be inspected for transmit power output and receiver sensitivity, as specified by the manufacturer, and any repairs or adjustments needed to bring them back to within manufacturer’s specifications. Base stations with built-in monitoring capability can be tested and measurements made remotely. A written report of each inspection or repair listed above shall be completed and filed with the County’s representative, including County identification, model, and serial number.
The scope of services will also include troubleshooting, repair, reprogramming and reconfiguration, as necessary to the Ethernet network consisting of microwave, private fiber and public fiber links. Bidder will have the capability to obtain factory service and manufacturers technical assistance for the radio equipment as well as network and associated equipment in the County communications system. Bidders will have technicians on staff or available by subcontract to handle radio repairs as well as network maintenance (including network troubleshooting, router and switch programming, and related tasks) with such work included in the Contract.
