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Interoperability Montana (IM) Project

Interoperability Montana (IM) Project

Welcome to the Interoperability Montana (IM) Project page and Consortia Site. On this page you will find links to the state's nine consortia as well as a link to the Interoperability Montana Project Directors page. This information constitutes the framework for the Statewide Interoperability Process, which is directed by the Statewide Interoperability Executive Council (SIEC) and implemented by the IM Project Directors (IMPD). With the support of the SIEC, Federal, tribal, state and local governments are working together to:

- Assess voice communication needs.

- Define an appropriate radio system based on user-defined requirements, national standards and current available technology.

- Implement the system in a phased approach, sharing basic infrastructure and costs among federal, state, tribal, and local governments.

Two Concept Demonstration Projects currently being implemented are the Southwest Interoperability (SWIP) and Northern Tier Interoperability (NTIP) projects. They are demonstrating backbone technology across large geographic regions and are deploying multi-mode technology to users. Based on demonstration project results, Consortia Project Directors and each of their respective Consortium have developed a statewide implementation plan using a phased approach. Additional phases are being prioritized based on funding availability and Federal narrowband mandates.

Any questions or concerns you may have may be directed to the IM Executive Director, Kevin Bruski. Here is his contact information:

Interoperability Montana
2717 Skyway Drive, Suite E
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 441-5417
(406) 202-2863 (cell)
(888) 873-5134 (fax)
 

For further assistance, please contact Scott Bradford at 406-444-2782. If you have suggestions for the web site, please contact E. Wing Spooner at 406-444-2491. Thanks.

IMPD Consortia

• Interoperability Montana Project Directors (IMPD)
• Big Sky 11 Interoperability Project (Big Sky 11)
• Central Montana Interoperability Communications Consortium (CMICC)
• Eastern Tier Interoperability Consortium (ETIC)
• I-15/90 Corridor Interoperability Communications Project (I-15/90)
• Mobile Data Terminal Consortium (MDT)
• Northern Tier Interoperability Project (NTIP)
• South Central Montana Interoperability Consortium (SCMIC)
• Southwest Interoperability Project (SWIP)
• Tri-County Interoperability Consortium (TIC)
• Western Interoperable Communication Consortium (WICC)

Materials

• Communication Outreach RFP Form
• IM Travel Reimbursement Form
• IM Memorandum of Understanding-Final Draft
• IM Interlocal Agreement-template
• IM Memorandum of Understanding with DOI
• IM Consolidated Needs Assessment - Dec. 4, 2007
• Bylaws
• Scope of Work - Northrop Grumman (pdf)

Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP)

• Title Page and Letters of Support
• Table of Contents
• Executive Summary
• Introduction and Background
• Strategy
• Methodology
• Governance
• Technology
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Training/Exercises and Usage
• Funding
• Implementation
• PSIC Requirements
• Appendices

Grants Awarded

• 2008 Miles City FEMA Assistance to Firefighter's Grant (AFG)
• 2007 I-15/90 FEMA AFG Narrative
• 2006 Butte-Silver Bow FEMA AFG Narrative
• 2006 Hill County FEMA AFG Narrative
• 2006 Regional (Plevna) FEMA AFG Narrative
• 2005 Hingham FEMA AFG Narrative
• 2005 Lincoln County FEMA AFG Narrative
• 2005 Superior County FEMA AFG Application

Funding & Equipment Resources

• 1033 Program
• CEDAP-Homeland Security Equipment
• Town Pump Charitable Foundation Fire Department Grants/Matches