HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Outdoor Warning System EnhancementsMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF OUTDOOR
WARNING SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the sole source purchase of outdoor
warning system enhancements from Goddard Enterprises for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Machinery & Equipment budget (325-48860-
210-003-20000) for an amount not to exceed $33,423.
BACKGROUND: The Outdoor Warning System (OWS) consists of 14 sirens and various
support components across the City. This purchase upgrades 11 of the 14
siren control units, three of the 14 siren controller cards, two activation
base stations, and the digital control siren software that is necessary to
monitor and activate the system. This upgrade will increase system
security, making it less vulnerable to hacking,
The purchase of outdoor warning system enhancements will be made as a
sole source purchase from Goddard Enterprises in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
MF/LW