M-3 P25 radio rebid

The firefighters union president opposed rejecting the radio bids, saying delays threaten member safety and readiness.

A Communications International representative argued delays were manufactured by Motorola and that the current system remains viable through 2032.

A District 4 resident and telecom lawyer urged getting the radio infrastructure right the first time, supporting the rebid.

An attorney for Communications International called the procurement riddled with fatal defects and supported restarting competitively.

Also representing Communications International, she said vendors proposed materially different solutions and urged an ITN process.

Motorola's representative urged rejecting the rejection, citing a fair process, a $10 million lower price, and disputed end-of-life claims.