FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, July 16, 2018 — The Missouri Department of Conservation has chosen Federal Engineering, Inc. (FE) to provide assistance in recommending a long-term radio strategy.

Mr. Garret Albright, IT Field Support Supervisor for the Department, indicated: “The Department requires the services of a consultant to evaluate the present condition of the Department’s radio system, user needs, the current direction of the radio system, and determine if any changes to that direction are required to meet user operational requirements.”

Albright said the department released a request for proposals with very specific consultant requirements including:

 A demonstrated familiarity with public safety police, fire, and emergency communications systems, operations, and systems methodologies.
 Extensive track record and expertise in mission critical radio system design.
 Mission critical communications system design experience in the public safety arena.
 A minimum of five years’ experience in business operating as an independent consulting firm.
 A demonstrated familiarity with the Department’s current system equipment and technology.
 Expertise with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, licensing, and frequency availability research.
 Shall not be associated with the sale, installation, or service of radio communications or mobile data systems.

“We received multiple proposals, and after careful review, Federal Engineering was selected as the best choice,” Albright said.

Mr. Brad Barber, FE Director, provided an overview of the services to be delivered: “Federal Engineering will review existing radio system documentation to develop a detailed understand of the existing systems. This will form the foundation for conversations with the Department to develop an understand of their desires. We will then analyze the Department’s existing migration strategy against current best practices and market conditions. FE will deliver a report summarizing our analysis and offering recommendations.”