Grant-funded police radio upgrade
City of CottageMaryland- Detected
- Jul 14, 2026
- 116 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Cottage City is accepting a 2027 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant of $16,750 to upgrade police communications. The funds will purchase two Motorola APX NEXT portable radios plus programming, encryption, batteries, chargers, mics, installation, and accessories, with minor local funds allowed for incidentals. Procurement will use an existing state/county cooperative contract, so no new RFP will be issued, but this confirms the town’s radio platform and future add-on needs.
Purchase will be made through an existing competitively awarded cooperative purchasing contract used by the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County; Town may add de minimis funding from police budget.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 14, 2026
- Agency
- City of Cottage
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