City Secures Three-Year Agreement to Maintain Critical Regional Public Safety Radio Network

By City of Corpus Christi - Mar 24, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council authorized a three-year Radio Network Support & Maintenance Service Agreement with Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc.

This agreement ensures the long-term reliability of the Coastal Bend Regional Interoperability Network (CBRIN), the region’s primary communication lifeline for first responders.

The agreement, totaling $ 1.4 million, provides software support, system monitoring, and technical maintenance.

For Fiscal Year 2026, $236,123 has been allocated from the General Fund to cover the initial six months of service.

Since 2021, the project has modernized the region’s infrastructure by:

  • Expanding system capacity and adding new radio sites.
  • Improving coverage, connectivity, and data security.
  • Ensuring redundancy to maintain communications during hurricanes and high-risk events.

CBRIN serves as the backbone for coordinated emergency response across several jurisdictions. Key participants relying on this network include:

  • Municipalities & Counties: Corpus Christi, Kingsville, Port Aransas, Portland, Nueces County, and San Patricio County.
  • Education & Transit: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Port of Corpus Christi PD, and the Corpus Christi, Calallen, Flour Bluff, and Robstown Independent School Districts.
  • State & Federal Partners: TxDOT, Homeland Security, and the FBI.

Supporting 4,800 radios, the infrastructure requires specialized, ongoing maintenance that exceeds previous service standards.

The new agreement provides regular inspections, firmware upgrades, and 24/7 support to prevent service interruptions.

By securing this contract, the City is proactively protecting its investment and ensuring that the men and women on the front lines have a dependable communication system when it matters most.

Media representatives requesting more information may contact Senior Public Information Officer Gabriela Morrow at 361-826-3583 or Gabrielam@corpuschristitx.gov.

 

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