Scope of Services
For over a decade, HICAPS has been directly involved in the planning, scheduling, coordination and implementation of Public Service and Public Safety Radio Communications System Projects.

HICAPS’ Telecommunications team has expertise in both conventional and trunked simulcast radio communications systems serving Police, Fire, EMS and other Federal, State and Local Government agencies.

Public Safety Communication Services:
	Program & Project Management
	Two-Way RF Systems Engineering
	RF Site & Dispatch Center
	Certified User Training
	800 MHZ Rebanding

Program & Project Management
HICAPS' Telecommunications Team meets the challenges and mitigates the risks associated with planning, design and implementation of technology based systems. Our program management approach is to understand our customer's specific needs and to identify the technical expertise and delivery system to offer the optimum project solution. We are committed to delivering quality projects on time and on budget, to meet our customer's goals and objectives.

HICAPS Program and Project Management services include:
• Needs Assessment
• Design Review & Planning
• Resource & Logistics Planning
• Cost & Budget Forecasting
• Risk Mitigation Support
• Contract Documentation Review
• Critical Path Scheduling (CPM)
• Project Team Coordination
• Program & Administrative Procedures
• Reporting & Progress Assessments
• Submittals Management
• Procurement Tracking System/Schedule
• Inventory Management Systems
• Installation Management Procedures
• 3rd Party Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
• Standards & Quality Control Inspections
• Claims Avoidance & Analysis
• Project Delivery & Closeout

Two-Way RF Systems Engineering
HICAPS’ RF System Engineers and System Technologists are highly trained and knowledgeable in the design and integration of Public Safety Radio Systems. Working together, our engineers and technologists work to deliver sound and proven technical solutions to Two-Way Radio users.

HICAPS Two-Way RF Systems Engineering services include:
• Systems Surveys & Inventories
• Frequency Coordination
• Antenna Systems Design
• Combiner Retuning Analysis
• System/Ancillary Equipment Design
• Detail Design Reviews
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
• Equipment Layout/Coordination
• Agency Interoperability Planning
• Test Plan Development/Review
• Radio System Cutover
• Coverage Testing & Reports
• As-Built Documentation

RF Site & Dispatch Center Construction/Renovations
HICAPS offers preconstruction, construction and post construction services to provide tailored solutions to meet your project requirements while ensuring schedule, budget and quality. HICAPS holds unlimited general contractor licenses.

HICAPS provides the following RF Site and Dispatch Center Construction Services:
• Requirements Planning
• Conduct Site Surveys and Evaluations
• Site Acquisition / Lease Negotiations
• Zoning Approval & Regulatory Permits
• Design & Construction Drawings
• Written Specifications
• Estimating and Budgeting
• Value Engineering & Constructability Review
• Develop Request for Proposals
• General Contracting & Bidding
• Construction Management
• Site Supervision, Inspections & Compliance Reviews
• OSHA Compliant Safety Program
• Punchlist Resolution
• Systems Startup & OEM Training
• As-Built & Closeout Documentation
• Site & Dispatch Center Commissioning

Certified User Training
HICAPS’ employs certified instructors and trainers with years of classroom and real world experience. We provide two-way radio users with the technical and hands on knowledge necessary for the users to perform at a high level and with confidence.

HICAPS provides Certified User Instruction for the following:
• Subscriber Portables
• Subscriber Mobiles
• Console Systems
• System Management Terminals
• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
• Mobile Data Systems
• Radio Programming Software
• Law Record Management Systems
• Admin/Alias Database

800 MHz Rebanding
HICAPS’ project team has been involved in the planning and implementation of over 100 Rebanding projects. Utilizing HICAPS’ program management and RF engineering teams, HICAPS brings the experience and depth of resources to assure the successful implementation and completion of Rebanding projects.

HICAPS provides the following 800 MHz Rebanding services:
• System and Frequency Inventories
• Subscriber Planning, Coordination, and Installation
• Suitability Assessments
• Cutover and Fallback Plans
• Interoperability Planning
• Baseline Performance Testing
• Detail FNE Installation Schedule
• Equipment Inventory / Warehousing
• RF Verification Testing
• Negotiation Support
• Coordinate Communications with the Transition Administration