Francison Consulting

Project

Public Safety Microwave Network Upgrade

Client Name: State of California (CalOES)
Project Name: Public Safety Microwave Network Upgrade
Role: Construction Project Management
Location: Various sites in California
Year Completed: 2020
Project Value: $11.5M
Project Scope for a network upgrade included the construction project management of new and repairs of existing sites as part of the upgrading of public safety microwave networks for counties and water districts in the state of California. The project activities were performed at actively operating communication sites/shelters that include installation of telecommunications equipment, microwave dishes, antennas, waveguide and AC/DC equipment. Construction services in the scope included construction of free standing towers up to 200ft, new shelters and foundations, replacement of fire damaged shelters, generators, propane, electrical connections, grading and fencing. Additional project service included analysis of existing towers and foundations, providing P.E. Structural analysis and Geotechnical analysis reports to either show repair recommendations or new construction to bring structures into compliance with ANSI/TIA-222 standards. The project team was able to complete a microwave and MPLS network upgrade but also bring remotes site and tower up to construction standards.