Narrowband  |  2024-02-19

Federal Engineering Chosen by the City of Ventura for Land Mobile Radio Consulting

Curated by: Gert Jan Wolf - Editor-in Chief for The Critical Communications Review

The City of Ventura, California has entered into an agreement with Federal Engineering, Inc. (FE) to develop and deliver a Needs Assessment and Alternative Analysis Report for the City’s Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems. FE is also tasked with providing procurement and implementation support services to the City, as they proceed to join Ventura County’s Motorola 700/800 MHz Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 system.

Chief Technology Officer for the City, Mitchell Cameron, expressed his enthusiasm about the project:

Federal Engineering (FE) has been selected to develop the Functional Specifications for the City’s initiative to integrate with the Ventura County system. They will meticulously outline the functional and performance requirements for the design, construction, and testing of the land mobile radio system. This detailed specification will serve as a foundation for comprehensive proposals from qualified vendors.

Mr. Cameron further emphasized,

Our choice of Federal Engineering for the City of Ventura reflects our confidence in their expertise and their deep understanding of California’s unique requirements. The FE team, comprised of seasoned professionals with extensive experience across various systems and technologies, stands out for their impartiality. As an independent entity not tied to any specific software or system vendors, FE is ideally positioned to offer unbiased, expert advice, ensuring the most effective strategy for this pivotal project.

FE’s Vice President of Special Projects, Brad Barber, explained:

We provide our clients with unsurpassed expertise that is tailored to their particular application. From simple VHF and UHF base stations and repeater systems, through the most advanced P25 multiband, we have the proven skills required to assist our clients effectively and efficiently in deploying systems that meet and exceed their requirements. Because FE has been serving clients in California for over 20 years, we know the distinctive conditions impacting communications centers within the State. Our services include:

  • Procurement Support
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Implementation Support
  • Project Management Support
  • Factory Testing and Installation Verification
  • Coverage and System Testing
  • Cutover and System Acceptance

Our goal is to provide the City of Ventura with the depth of knowledge within the LMR sector to secure their communications now as well as into the future.”