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Communication Consultants

7753 Lily Trotter Street

North Las Vegas, NV 89084

702.657.0456

INTRODUCTION

Pallans Associates is a woman owned, small business corporation established in 1989 in

Florida. Its headquarters are now located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been honored

with the designation of "Nevada Emerging Small Business". In 2016 Mission Critical

Communications Magazine selected Pallans Associates a one of the nation's top consulting

firms.

Mark Pallans, its principal operator, recognized that smaller local government and

public agencies need the same technical services as larger entities but, in many cases, the

costs of these services were prohibitive. As a result the smaller communities have been

forced to utilize the services of vendors for system design and development. This has

resulted in systems which do not always reflect the users’ needs but rather the thoughts

and economic considerations of a vendor. By utilizing personnel with current, practical

expertise Mr. Pallans believed that these agencies could be economically served.

Pallans Associates provides consulting services in communications to local

government agencies in a cost effective and timely manner. The associates are all

professionals who are currently or have been full-time employees in the field of local

government communications. They have been employed by major police, fire and local

government agencies and therefore are keenly aware of the unique problems and

conditions inherent in the local geographical, sociological and political environment. Mark

Pallans manages the firm and selects the appropriate staff to best meet each client's needs.

The Associates have expertise in fire, police and EMS radio communications,

telephone systems, fire, police and EMS dispatch, data communications, E-911 operations

and maintenance center and dispatch center design.

None of the Associates has any affiliations with any manufacturers, distributors or

suppliers of any equipment utilized in the projects nor will the firm recommend any brand

of equipment without objectively comparing the equipment with similar items available on

the market. The clients of Pallans Associates are, therefore, assured that the needed

technical support is provided objectively and independently and that the best interests of

the client are served.

Since Pallans Associates has performed its services for many agencies much of the

work of writing specifications, performing needs assessments, evaluating proposals and

performing technical studies has already been developed and has been placed in

computers. This considerably reduces the time necessary to perform these functions and

therefore can dramatically reduce the costs to the client.

WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THERE IS NO NEED TO RE-INVENT THE WHEEL.

CUSTOMER SERVICES

Regulatory issues - including rights of way, tower ordinances, FCC matters

Wireless Systems Assistance – tower siting ordinances, carrier compliance with ordinances,

coverage studies, validation of carrier plans and signal penetration into communities

RF Exposure - analysis calculations to comply with FCC and OSHA

FCC Licensing - we have the regulatory experience and expertise to assist in obtaining

licensing for all communications requirements from broadcast through microwave.

Site Development and Recommendations - provide analysis of existing communication

sites and protection from electrical surges and lightning.

Communications Systems Needs Assessments - We analyze what your current system has

and lacks and then recommend what you should do to improve communications.

RFP and Bid Development and Evaluation - we provide procurement documents that

actually state what you want and minimize proposals filled with fluff and advertising. After

proposal or bid submission we can effectively and objectively evaluate them in order to

provide you with the best product.

Communications Center and EOC Design - we help your engineers and architects by

developing the communications aspects of new or renovated communications centers. We

produce the latest standards and acceptable practices guides so your communications

center contains state of the art facilities.

Rebanding Assistance - Experienced in 800 MHz and NPSPAC rebanding including proof of

performance testing, developing cutover plans and acceptance testing procedures

Project Management - we can provide full project management functions or just act as your

representative with the vendor project team

PROJECTS OF PALLANS ASSOCIATES

2017 - Present - Bermuda - Design, procurement and implementation of Island wide digital trunked

radio system for all government users.

2017 - City of Tamarac, Florida - Analysis of County proposal to locate county towers within the City.

Determine if City towers will work and provide alternate site recommendations for County.

2016 - Present - Los Angeles Unified School District - Concepts, design and implementation of new

radio systems for the District. Includes consolidating Police and other major systems into a single

countywide P25 radio network.

2016 - Present - School Board of Broward County, Florida - Evaluation of current operations on the

countywide public safety radio system with the goal of recommending the future direction of the

Districts radio communications.

2015 - Present - Cayman Islands Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Hazard Management -

Replacement of analog 800 MHz trunked radio system used by all public safety agencies on the

Islands with a state of the art radio system utilizing digital technology.

2015-2017 – Cowlitz County, Washington - Assessment of County 911 communication capabilities

and recommendations for improvements of coverage and performance.

2015 - Energy Northwest Power, Enercon Engineering, Richland, Washington. Assessment of communications capabilities of a secure facility and the design of an in building UHF distributed antenna system to link to a nuclear facility radio system.

2015 - School District of St. Lucie County, Florida - assist the District in selecting radio

communication products for all schools. Determine the viability of DMR (digital mobile radio) as an

acceptable platform for District communications.

2015 - 2017 - Martin County Florida and St. Lucie County, Florida - replacement of separate

Motorola SmartNet radio system with a two county jointly operated P25 radio system.

2014 - Present - Columbia County, Oregon 911 Commission - Assessment of current radio system

and recommendations for improvements of coverage and performance. Elimination of interference

2014 - 2015 - State of Nevada Department of Transportation - Replacement of statewide trunked

radio system/ The Nevada Shared Radio system consists of more than100 radio sites over 110,000

square miles. Currently in Phase One, needs assessment, technology recommendation, estimated

costs and funding mechanisms, implementation schedules.

2014 – 2018 – Los Angeles Unified School District – Rebanding of current 800 MHz radio system.

Needs assessments and future growth planning for system upgrade and replacement. Design of

new P25 Phase @ 700-800 MHz trunked radio system

2014 - City of Key West/ Naval Air Station Key West - Design assistance for video surveillance

system and microwave radio licensing for Key West facilities

2012-Present – Monroe County, Florida – Procurement of new P25 800 MHz public safety radio

system. RFP through implementation. System implemented September, 2014. Ongoing consulting

for system, technology and performance upgrades.

2013 – Martin County, Florida – Needs Assessment to demonstrate need to upgrade radio system

to P25 technology. Next phase will include new system procurement and implementation

2013- Energy Northwest – Assist in design and implementation of UHF P25 in plant radio system for

Columbia Nuclear Generating Station. Coverage estimates, antennas locations, signal penetration

estimates. Resolved multiple issues related to FCC license applications.

2012 – City of Bemidji, Minnesota – Perform communications needs assessment for future

communication growth of the City. Verified system performance and recommended future

expansion of public safety systems. Verified narrowbanding compliance for FCC mandates.

2011-2012 Projects performed for L.R. Kimball

Town of Cary, North Carolina: The Town of Cary, a suburb of Raleigh, had a SmartNet 800

MHz trunked radio system. Design of new 3 site simulcast P25 800 MHz radio system to

replace existing single site analog system. Assisted with development of RFP, led City's

evaluation committee, assisted in vendor selection an contract negotiations

Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission – The PBRPC is a Council of Governments for 17

counties in west Texas. Assess the communication capabilities of these counties and to

provide a growth plan to replace existing old analog radio equipment with new systems and

equipment capable of interoperability with State of Texas P25 radio network. Included current

system performance assessments, recommendations for the future, cost estimates and time

lines for migration.

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin; Waukesha County, Wisconsin; Milwaukee County Wisconsin -

evaluate current County trunked radio systems and make recommendations for future growth

either through system upgrades and replacements or joining with the State WISCOM radio

system.

Halifax County, North Carolina - Assess existing VHF and UHF County radio systems and

recommend a future direction. Outcome was to keep existing systems, upgrade to P25 in the

future and not to join the State of North Carolina Viper radio system except for local

interoperability. Included RFP for future procurements of radios and infrastructure.

2011 – Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada – obtained waivers for FCC licensing of

specialized equipment. Performed all licensing functions.

2010-1012 – Monroe County, Florida - Developed a long term growth and migration plan to replace

the County’s out-dated existing communications network. Results include the recommendation to

implement a P25 radio system on 800 MHz along with a new countywide microwave network. The

next phase is to assist in negotiation and procurement of the new radio system.

2009-2011 - Nevada Hospital Association - Needs assessment for local and statewide

communications capabilities and interoperability for all hospitals in the State of Nevada. Project

consisted of interviews, inventories of capabilities and an assessment report. The end result was a

recommendation report to be used as a guideline for all hospitals to implement inter-hospital

communications and join the statewide communication network. Primary result was the

implementation of interoperability practices for all hospitals and to begin long range planning to join

the statewide radio network.

2004-2010 - Administrator of the state-wide Nevada Shared Radio System (NSRS) - an EDACS

trunked radio system with more than 100 sites. Tasks included overall system operational

management, system growth development, long term planning and coordination with user agencies.

Results included successfully expanding the radio system, implementing secure multiple access

points for key users to update their aspects of the network.

The NSRS users include all state agencies, the Nevada Highway Patrol, NV Energy, Washoe County,

University of Nevada (Reno and Las Vegas), Nevada Department of Transportation, City of Sparks,

many Native American tribes, several federal agencies.

2005-2012 - Rebanding assistance for St. Lucie County, FL, Monroe County, FL, Martin County, FL,

State of Nevada, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Power, Sierra Pacific Power

2004-2005 - Martin County, Florida - Revise County tower ordinance to accommodate needs of the

communications industry, the residents of the County and local public safety agencies. Assure

compliance of new laws with State and federal requirements

2004 - City of Key West - In building amplifier system for Police Headquarters. Development of

specifications, Request for Proposals, vendor selection, project oversight.

2003-2005 - Martin County, Florida - Oversight of construction of a new Sheriff’s dispatch center,

911 center and Emergency Operating Center (as subcontractor to Architects Design Group)

2003 - St. Lucie County, Florida - Design and implement a new Countywide 911 system. Prepared

RFP, evaluated proposals, assist in vendor selection and contract negotiations and oversee

implementation and acceptance testing.

2002-2003 - Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, Florida - Needs assessment for new public safety

operations center with Fire, EMS and Security response with 911 capabilities.

2002-2003 – Martin County, Florida - Project Management for implementation of countywide

Motorola ASTRO trunked radio system. This project will incorporate all County agencies.

2002 - City of Sunrise, Florida - Negotiate with Broward County for consolidation of municipal public

safety radio systems into countywide radio system

2002-2003 - Key West Police Department, Key West, Florida - Assist in project management for

construction and implementation of new police headquarters building, dispatch center and 911

center.

2001-2003 - Winter Park, Florida - Oversight of design and construction of new police dispatch

center and 911 center and relocation of facilities. (As a sub-contractor to Architect’s Design Group)

2001-2002 - Bercow and Radell, PA, Miami, Florida - Develop environmental studies, radio coverage

studies and site justifications for location of commercial radio station tower in sensitive wetland

areas.

2001-2002 - City of Sunrise, Florida - Needs assessment to determine the necessity of a new

municipal radio system for all city departments. Develop alternatives for communication systems.

2001 - Key West, Florida - Obtain new radio license for Key West Fire Department.

2001 - Key West, Florida - Review design concepts for new police dispatch Center. Review vendor

contracts.

2000-2002 - Sarasota County, Florida - Provide technical and management assistance for expansion

of countywide 800 MHz trunked radio system.

1999-2002 - Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County, Florida - Project Management for

implementation of countywide trunked radio system. Consolidation of 3 public safety dispatch

centers into one. Integration of Key West Police Department into County radio system.

1999-2001 - City of North Miami Beach, Florida - Assist the City in obtaining additional UHF radio

frequencies for its public works radio system.

1999 - Monroe County, Florida - Needs Assessment and cost estimates for implementing

countywide trunked radio system for the Florida Keys. Work includes procurement method

recommendation.

1998 - City of North Miami, Florida - Design, procurement and implementation of a municipal parks

department radio system. Work included system design, draft bid specifications, evaluation of bids,

system acceptance testing.

1997-2002 - St. Lucie County, Florida - Project management for the implementation of a countywide

trunked radio system. Work includes system design, contract negotiations and project management

during the implementation Project Value: $12 Million (estimated)

1996-1998 - Government of The Bahamas - Evaluating proposals for 800 MHz trunked radio system,

E-919 emergency telephone system and mobile data system. Negotiating contracts with selected

vendor. Project management and system testing for duration of implementation. Contract

oversight of CAD implementation vendor in conjunction with the mobile data project.

1996 - City of Coral Springs - Expert witness for City of Coral Springs vs. BellSouth regarding laying

video cable in violation of franchise authority.

1995-1997 - Charlotte County, Florida - Advise the County on its future radio communications

requirements. Performed needs assessments, system and user inventories, user interviews,

coverage tests, etc. with the result being a recommendation for a countywide 800 MHz trunked

radio system. Developed the justifications for sole source procurements. Negotiated the contract

terms with Motorola. Project management for system implementation.

1995-1998 - Sarasota County, Florida - Assisting the County with project management of the

implementation of its communication system. Providing contractor oversight, developing

acceptance test procedures and issuing progress reports are included. Assist the County in

negotiating a contract with Motorola for an 800 MHz ASTRO digital trunked radio system.

1995 - City of Atlantic Beach, Florida - Advise the city on its future course with regards to municipal

communications systems. This includes needs assessments, system and user inventories, user

interviews, coverage tests, etc. The end result will be a report which will recommend what forms of

communications systems are required by the City as well as design concepts for the systems and

dispatch centers and estimates of system costs.

1995 - St. Lucie County, Florida - Assist the County in determining its method of procuring a trunked

radio system. Perform analyses to determine effectiveness of frequency ranges available in the 800

MHz spectrum (806 vs. 821 NPSPAC frequencies)

1995 - University Community Hospital, Tamarac, Florida - Prepare all of the radio system coverage

maps and signal strengths to comply with State mandated requirements for qualification for an EMS

Medical Communications radio station. State law requires that a registered professional engineer

certify EMS radio systems.

1994-1995 - Clay County, Florida - Review the County's RFP for a countywide, all agency 800 MHz

trunked radio system. Develop evaluation criteria. Perform technical, operational and financial

review of the submitted proposals. Recommend vendor.

1994 - Collier County Sheriff's Office - Develop requirements for a new communications system to

be utilized by all public safety agencies within Collier County. The tasks included an analysis of

existing communications systems and development of operational requirements for a new

communications system. The requirements document resulted in a in a publication which will be

used as the basis of a request for proposals for the purchase of a new 800 MHz radio system to be

used by all public safety agencies within the County.

1993 - Indian River County, Emergency Services Department - Assessment of existing radio systems

which include VHF, UHF and 800 MHz trunking with the goal of determining what future path the

County should take to upgrade all of its communications systems. The tasks included evaluation of

all existing systems, a needs assessment of all users, a determination of future requirements, a set

of alternatives (i.e. conventional or trunked), estimates of required trunking designs, cost estimates

and funding alternatives.

1993 - City of Sarasota, Florida, Public Safety Department - Assessment of Operational and

Maintenance Status of Sarasota Fire Department Radio System.

1993 - 1995 - Sarasota County, Florida, Emergency Management Department - Review and amend

Request for Proposals for a Countywide 800 Megahertz Radio System for Use by All County

Agencies. Advise the County Radio Communications Committee on technical issues and advances in

communications technology (digital radio) related to 800 Megahertz. Assist the County in release of

the RFP for the radio system and attend the pre-proposal meeting in order to answer technical

questions posed by the vendors. Aid in the evaluation of submitted proposals and make a technical

recommendation to the County Commission.

1992 - Henkels and McCoy, Engineers - Assist in evaluation of proposals for an 800 MHz trunked

radio system for St. Lucie County, Florida.

1992 - School Board of Broward County, Florida - Assist the School Board in developing and

implementing an 800 Megahertz trunked radio system. Develop coverage criteria for countywide

radio coverage. Assist in Contract negotiations. Develop performance criteria and acceptance test

procedures

1990-1991 - St. Lucie County, Florida, Emergency Management Department - Develop a Request

for Proposals for an 800 megahertz radio system for the use of all County agencies and the St. Lucie

County School Board. Develop evaluation criteria for evaluation of proposals.

1990 - Plantation, Florida - Validate design for expansion of City’s 800 MHz police radio system

including verification of sites and equipment.

The resume’s of some of Pallans Associates’ primary consultants follows. Mark D. Pallans

General Manager

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Mr. Mark Pallans is a 40 year veteran of the wireless communications field. His background includes the design of advanced radio communications systems, needs analysis, and operational and technical consulting in the land mobile radio field, as well as well as having worked in quality engineering in the land mobile manufacturing industry. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University as well as having extensive education in other aspects of public safety and business. Much of his work has been for government entities where he had to interface on a daily basis with elected government officials high level business executives as well as staff level personnel. He is also a technology analyst providing technical and financial assessments for investment firms.

SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE Pallans Associates, Coral Springs, Florida, North Las Vegas, Nevada

● Needs assessments for updating communications systems ● RFP development ● Design and implementation of public safety radio systems ● RF propagation studies and analysis ● Radio system licensing and analysis of FCC rules ● Design analysis of communications centers and emergency

management applications ● Developing funding sources for system procurements ● Develop training programs for technical support and users ● Budgeting communications programs ● Project management for government communications related

procurements including multisite radio systems, mobile data systems and wireless data networks

● Call center and Dispatch center design and implementation ● Management of 800 MHz rebanding programs for several counties and

municipalities ● Advising elected officials of technology advances, regulatory matters

regarding towers, in-building communications and other technology issues as requested

L.R. Kimball – Radio and Wireless Technical Specialist

● Implementation of Missouri statewide P25 VHF radio system ● Needs assessments and recommendations for multiple counties in

Wisconsin resulting in migration paths to join statewide WISCOM network or upgrade and consolidate local systems

● Needs assessments for multiple counties in Texas resulting in developing long term migration plans to P25 statewide interoperability networks

● Acquisition of VHF, UHF and microwave radio licenses for many jurisdictions including cities, counties and states

● Needs Assessments, RFP development, vendor selection for countywide and local 800 MHz P25 radio systems

● Radio system design for counties and cities

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Fairleigh Dickinson University

• Project Management Program, Clemson University

• Motorola, Tait and Harris P25 technology

• DMR Technology

• Motorola Smartzone Technology

• Harris EDACS Technology • Harris Open Sky Technology

• Harris Microwave Program • Department of Justice

Domestic Preparedness Terrorism Programs

• FEMA disaster management programs

AREAS OF

SPECIALIZATION

• Long Term Planning and Project Development

• Needs Assessment and Solution Development

• Radio System Design

• Dispatch Center Design

• 911 System Design • Technology Evaluation and

Strategic Planning • Procurement Support and

Vendor Negotiations

WORKGROUPS AND COMMITTEES

• Former Chairman, APCO Spectrum Management Committee

• Editorial Board, Public Safety Communications Magazine

• IWCE Board member Chairing FCC Region Planning Committees in Florida, and Nevada

PROFESSIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS

• Life Member - Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO)

• Fellow of the Radio Club of America (current Director)

• National Region Planning Council (charter member)

LICENSES AND

CERTIFICATES

• FCC General Class Commercial Radiotelephone License

• FCC Extra Class Amateur Radio License

● Development of recommendations for consolidation on public safety services and 911 systems State of Nevada/NVEnergy Statewide Radio System – System Administrator (EDACS) The Nevada Shared Radio System (NSRS) is a statewide 800 MHz trunked radio system with more than 100 sites providing radio coverage of 110,000 square miles. It is a public/private partnership between the State of Nevada and NV Energy the State's largest electric utility. Work functions included:

● Oversight of system growth planning including site development, vendor negotiations and vendor oversight.

● Reviewing contracts for vendor compliance. ● Spectrum management of the system including licensing,

determining and resolving interference issues, assisting in implementation of sites, performing coverage and propagation analysis.

● Responsible for all FCC related regulatory matters affecting the State of Nevada and NVEnergy.

● Design and development for system enhancement (sites and equipment)

● Management and licensing of all NVEnergy radio and microwave systems with the FCC.

● Meeting with user agencies to resolve and eliminate any technical or operational issues that arise.

● Liaison to system vendor to manage ongoing system upgrades and resolving technical issues.

● Developing and establishing maintenance programs across multiple jurisdictions.

• Coordinating the statewide radio system databases utilized to approve users and site access abilities.

• Engineering site and equipment upgrades of radio and microwave systems.

• Management of 800 MHz rebanding program for NVEnergy including more than 4000 radios and 20 radio sites statewide.

City of Fort Lauderdale – Telecommunications Manager ● Operational management of all municipal communications systems ● Design and implementation of municipal radio and telephone

communication systems ● Design and implementation of Fire Department telemetry system ● Management of a 3 site simulcast trunked radio system serving five

cities, 4,000 telephone lines in several telephone switches ● Digital and microwave system maintenance and design ● Technical oversight of the City’s E-911 center and police and fire

radio communications center ● Staffing and personnel management of both technical and

administrative positions ● Fiscal responsibility of $3 million plus budget ● Administration of more than 700 cell phone accounts including

service oversight, billing verification and rate plan analysis ● Regulation of cable TV franchising, rights of way for

telecommunications services, tower ordinances ● Liaison to the industry in matters relating to the Telecommunications

Act of 1996 ● Represent the City with local, state and federal government on

communications related matters ● Coordinate with wireless carriers to alleviate interference problems

SEMINARS AND GUEST SPEAKING

ENGAGEMENTS IWCE

• Radio for IT Managers, 2008 -2016 • Legal and Contractual

Aspects of in-building RF Amplifier Systems, 2006

• How to Sell to Government, 2003,2013

• Moderator Of FCC Regulatory Panel , 2000

APCO

• Public Private Partnerships in 800 MHz trunked Radio Systems, 2008

• Lightning Protection and Grounding, 2004, 2012

• Project Management, 2003 • Meeting FCC and OSHA RF

Exposure Requirements, 2002, 2014

• Basic Radio Technology for Dispatchers, 2002

• How to Accommodate the Impact of High Rise Building Construction on Radio System Performance, 2000

• How Not to Implement new Communications Systems, 1999, 2016

• Implementation and Management of Multi-Jurisdictional Trunked Radio Systems, 1996

• Implementation of Ordinances to Protect Communications Infrastructures From Interference Due To Development of High Rise Structures, 1990

PREVIOUS AFFILIATIONS

• Motorola, Inc.

• RCA Institutes, New York • Applied Research Labs

• Hudson Marine of Florida • Communications Systems

International, Miami, FL • City of Phoenix, AZ

PUBLICATIONS

• Regular contributor to Public Safety Communications Magazine

• Articles for Law and Order Magazine

• Primary author of FCC Florida Region Plan for 800 MHz

• Primary Author of FCC Nevada Region Plans for both 800 and 700 MHz

● Member of the Governor’s Domestic Security Task Force ● Chairman of FCC Region 9 800 MHz Committee ● Chairman of FCC Region 9 700 MHz Committee

Miami Dade County Telecommunications – Senior Communications Engineer

• Design, development, implementation and management of a countywide EDACS public safety and local government trunked radio communications system, transit mobile data system and countywide microwave system

• Needs assessments for network designs, Preparation of specifications, Technical evaluation of proposals

• Design analysis, RF propagation analysis • Negotiation and implementation of vendor contracts • Develop and implementing user and technician training programs • Oversight of multiple vendors and their technical staffs

Miami Dade County Police Department – Communications Engineering Manager

• Design, development and implementation of a new countywide 800 Megahertz trunked radio system.

• Management of the contracted vendors, Oversight of the Police Department's communications consultant

• Technical oversight of Countywide police dispatch center • Technical oversight of Countywide 911center • Liaison with heads of municipal governments (mayors and City managers) occurred on a

regular basis • Budget preparation and audit, Staffing and personnel management

City of Phoenix - Spectrum Manager (11/2003-8/2004)

• Oversight of all FCC licensing for the City including radio systems, microwave systems, SCADA

• Liaison to other municipalities and County government regarding FCC matters • Work with cellular companies to resolve interference matters

• Secretary of FCC Region Planning Committee for Arizona Broward County, Florida - Communications Engineering Manager

• Oversight of Radio Engineering Manager, Telephone Engineering Manager, Data Systems Engineering Manager

• Long range communications systems planning and development • Design and implementation of government communication networks • Liaison to County elected officials to advise them about advances in technology related to

communications • Oversight of Emergency Management Communications systems and staff • Development of 911 and Emergency Medical Service systems • Design and implementation of countywide 800 MHz trunked radio system

Education • MS CIS University of

Phoenix • BS College of New

Jersey • Clemson University -

Quality Assurance Techniques in Design/Construction Documents

• RACAL-MILGO - Telephone and Computer Modems

• DATA-PROS - T1 carriers

Awards

U.S. PATENTED INVENTIONS: • Electronics Navigation

System: 4,383,259 and 4,590,570

Books and Articles

Authored

• "FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS MATHEMATICS" Delmar Publishing

• "Broward County in Florida Consolidates Public Safety Communication" The International APCO Bulletin - Cover Story (APCO, May 1993)

• “On Duty With Robo Partner” Communications Spotlight (Law Enforcement Technology, May 2012)

AREAS OF

SPECIALIZATION

• Project Management • Trunk Radio System

Designer • Simulcast Network

Design • Tower Construction • Fiber Optics • Microwave Systems • CAD Systems • GIS/AVL • LTE design • VOIP

Carl J. Rader Senior Consultant/Project Manager

GENERAL BACKGROUND Carl Rader is a senior project manager. He brings over 25 years of experience in program administration, large public safety project management, wireless RF communications systems engineering, computer systems, ESF-2 and staff/vendors management for public safety complex/EOC construction. Mr. Rader is an accomplished public safety consultant with a substantial background in assisting and supporting local governments in the management of both technical and operational projects. He has built and managed technical systems including 800MHz, 700MHz trunked radio, CAD, RMS, GIS and Mobile Data implementations both as an employee of Ada and Broward Counties and as a consultant with L.R. Kimball and Tusa. Carl has experience in construction technology and communications projects, including high security and Homeland Security projects handling over $30 MILLION on Broward County’s Public Safety projects. His work involved project management, contract administration, telecommunications design, dispatch center, computer center and EOC design/construction, building cabling plants, conduits and trunked radio system design, as well as planning, permitting, installation, antennas and transmission lines site management. In addition, he was also an adjunct professor of communication and data systems at several Florida colleges and universities.

SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Tusa Consulting • Senior Project Manager Senior Public Safety • Communications Consultant and Project Manager

ADA County Idaho Sheriff’s Office Senior Public Safety Communications Consultant and Project Manager, Director of Emergency Communications Support Division

• All E911 communications, engineering & PM, ESF-2 • P25 Digital Trunked 700MHz,800MHz and analog VHF • Broadband & HPD MDT’s • Database management, CAD, AVL, MDT’s and records

• Admin and Staff Management and training • ECPC chairman serving ADSO, and 5 Cities PD,EMS and Fire Service • Member of planning group for ADA County I T Directors

L.R. Kimball Melbourne, FL Senior Project Manager- Public Safety Radio Systems – Computer Systems

• Establish and prepare project schedules between client, technical and project personnel

• Complete project budget forms for project bookings to include financial reporting

• Lead the development of reports, analysis and project presentations • PM for Washington County UHF Trunked Radio System and Mobile Data

System • Worked on Florida Public Safety Radio Systems in Coral Springs, Margate ,

Coconut Creek, Palm Beach, Gainesville and Okeechobee Counties • Key Clients; Broward County, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Ada County, ID; Coral

Springs, FL; Scottsdale, AZ; Washington County, MD; Lee County, GA

Broward Sheriff’s Office Fort Lauderdale, FL Communication Systems Engineer

• Management of the technical operations of the Broward Sheriff’s Office 800 MHz countywide trunked radio system

Broward County Government -Public works and Bond Projects Fort Lauderdale, FL Project Manager- Telecommunication Bond Program/Office Information Technology & Communications

• Establish and prepare project schedules between client, technical and project personnel

• Implemented new county wide 800 MHz trunked radio system • New dispatch center, CAD, Radio Voice & MDT’s • Public safety building and EOC building • Developed and aided in the construction of facilities, towers buildings and

rooftops, Computer-Aided Dispatch and GIS, E911 Dispatch Center for PSB, County-wide Digital Microwave System, Data Communication and Fiber Optic network, Mobile Data Terminals, Digital PBX and Facsimile, Video and Security, CATV systems etc. on a $28,000,000 Budget

• Respond to disaster scenes to coordinate communications assets for responding Agencies

• Develop core group of dedicated volunteers to assist with communications

Richard Jenkins Senior Consultant

GENERAL BACKGROUND

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Infrastructure development and expansion of over 30 years in the radio and telecommunication industry, including project and construction management with full P&L responsibility.

• Proficiency in recruiting and hiring of field personnel coordinates the implementation and performance of project teams.

• My diverse strengths include extensive knowledge of the wireless industry, the successful implementation and management of nationwide project teams, revising and implemented operating procedures, which resulted in a significant decrease in operating costs.

• Extensive program/construction management experience.

• Computer experienced in a wide variety of PC/VM company specific software.

• Contributing author of the FCC State of Florida Region 9 Communication Plan for 700 MHz and 800 MHz

SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Martin County Board of County Commissioners, Stuart, FL.

Radio Systems Manager

• Implementation and management of County-wide public safety trunked radio system

• Implementation of first Regional radio system in the state of Florida

• Management of County radio shop technical and administrative staff

• Liaison to County Department for issues relating to telecommunications, FCC regulations, tower ordinances

• Represent County with other state and local government entities

• Oversee implementation of new Emergency operations and dispatch center

• Manage FAA and FCC licensing

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts in Administration, American College of Minneapolis

• Cisco Systems Training • Motorola SmartZone

Technology • Harris Microwave Program

• FCC Spectrum Management • IBM Managing Data-Comm

Systems • AT&T PBX Implementation

and Management • Multiple vendors’ product

schools

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Public Safety local

government systems • Needs Assessment and

Solution Development • Dispatch Center Design

• Technology Evaluation and Strategic Planning

• Procurement Support and Vendor Negotiations

WORKGROUPS AND

COMMITTEES

• Region 9 FCC 800 MHz Committee

• Region 9 FCC 700 MHz Committee

• Florida State Interoperability Committee

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• FCC General Class Commercial Radiotelephone License

Specialized Communication Technology Company, Hollywood, FL Telecommunications Consultant

• Provided consultation for Cellular Realty Advisors, Inc. (CRA) in Fort Lauderdale as Director of Site Acquisition for wireless Broadband projects.

• Wireless planning in all phases of site acquisition including preliminary site qualifications, A&E site walks, and final site design approvals.

• Establish new business within the local government and private sector. • Coordinated construction projects with A&E and clients. • Training of personnel with new and installed radio/telephone system. • Managed radio/telephone communications systems for city/county agencies. • Evaluate communications technology and submit recommendations.

School Board of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, FL Radio Systems Manager/Telecommunication

• Directed/monitored countywide wireless communications using 800 MHz Motorola Trunked Public Safety Radio System with over 1,500 radios.

• Oversee planning/development, construction, and maintenance • Vendor evaluation • budget analysis • project management for all trunked and cellular communications systems • Coordinated with vendors concerning, equipment, A&E and circuits.

• Submitted specialized advice to Director on technological matters affecting wireless telecommunications matters, including RF planning. Evaluated/implemented RFI/P’s for all switch/station equipment, wire, cable, and conduit facilities required for extensive Countywide Integrated Telecommunications Project.

• Implemented an ESSX (Centrex) including Metropolitan Community Services using table-translating database to establish a four-digit dialing countywide system with 6,000 lines. Led the project through the contract assembly process

• Oversee AT&T PBX switches, associated equipment and software.

The Miami Herald, Miami, FL Systems Network Coordinator

• Coordinate multiple vendors for all communications installation, maintenance, hardware testing, and troubleshooting

• Analyzed company equipment needs and provided support to maintain network and resolve operational/communications problems

• Created short-and long-term budget plans • Created online user “Help Desk” to overcome hardware/software problems • Established Early Support Program agreement with IBM for installing 4381

Model Group 2 computers, resulting in early feedback on setup/operations • Established Systems Support Department, reducing online system outages. • Supervised daily operations/staff in areas such as workflow evaluation,

planning, performance, and personnel development.

PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCIES AND EXPERIENCE Public Safety Communications

• Manager of county government public safety communications systems including sheriff’s department, emergency medical services and fire services

• Responsible for all aspects of communications system design and deployment, including customer needs assessment, proposals/bid response development, and system deployment

• Liaison to local and state government elected and appointed officials Project Management

• Acted as both technical and program manager for many public safety and local government mobile radio communications programs encompassing specifications, design, implementation and program management

• Managed both vendor and government resources to ensure successful completion of the projects

Interoperability

• Established interoperable radio systems for use between local, state and federal agencies.

• Member of Florida Governor’s Interoperability Committee Spectrum Planning

• Active in regional spectrum planning for 700 MHz and 800 MHz

Alan Tilles Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A.

The clients of Pallans Associates often need specialized assistance with legal issues related to

telecommunications law, FCC regulatory issues and telecommunications related business matters.

Pallans Associates has a working agreement with one of the nation’s leading telecommunications

law firms.

Founded in 1972, Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A. (“Shulman Rogers”) is located

in and has its main office in Potomac, Maryland. Over the past forty years, the Firm has

distinguished itself not only as one of the most respected law firms in Maryland, but also boasts

attorneys with substantial national and international experience across a wide range of legal

subjects. Today Shulman Rogers is staffed by over 90 attorneys, 30 legal assistants and 77 other

support personnel organized into six general operating departments: telecommunications,

corporate, trusts and estates, real estate, commercial litigation and contingent litigation.

Firm Qualifications, Experience and References

Alan Tilles, head of the Shulman Rogers Telecommunications Department, has 28 years of

experience in communications law, primarily in the wireless arena. In connection with his

representation of municipalities and counties nationwide, Mr. Tilles has been at the forefront of

efforts to build and expand robust and interconnected wireless communications networks so that

first responders are able to communicate and to access critical information more effectively.

The “bread and butter” of the Firm’s telecommunications work is in the public safety

communications area. Whether representing over 200 entities in their 800 MHz rebanding

negotiations, creating rules for VHF/UHF narrowbanding, or finding spectrum for critical public

safety communications, the Firm helps agencies ensure that reliable communications are always

available for our nation’s first responders. In addition to those services previously mentioned, the

Firm has been retained by public safety entities to review Project 25 (P25) RFP responses, works to

resolve interference issues and negotiates spectrum acquisition agreements.

Shulman Rogers’ demonstrated knowledge of communications laws and regulations, as well

as its success in negotiating and drafting numerous agreements to facilitate the building and

operation of complex communications networks, has led to the Firm’s selection by dozens of

municipalities nationwide to represent them in their public safety licensing communications

activities, including the following:

State of Alabama State of Kansas State of Colorado State of Washington Sacramento County, CA City of Denver, Colorado Greater Orlando Airport

Authority, Florida City of North Miami Beach, FL

Hillsborough County, Florida Indian River County, Florida Manatee County, Florida Martin County, Florida Monroe County, Florida Orange County, Florida Seminole County, Florida Henry County, Georgia City of Honolulu, Hawaii

Peoria County, Illinois Leavenworth County, Kansas Lincoln County, Kansas Shawnee County, Kansas City of Baton Rouge, LA Harrison County, Mississippi Mississippi State University City of Kansas City, Missouri City of St. Louis, Missouri

Washoe County, Nevada Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC City of Grand Forks, ND City of Columbus, Ohio Government of Bayamon, PR Spartanburg County, SC City of Memphis, Tennessee City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee Port of Seattle, Washington