HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Cellular Voice and Data ServicesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 5, 2021
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CELLULAR VOICE AND DATA
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for cellular
voice and data services from AT&T Mobility for Police and Fire
Departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund and the Crime Control District
Fund for an annual estimated amount of $61,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the monthly cellular voice and data services from
AT&T FirstNet for the Police and Fire Departments.The service is used
for voice and data access for officers and firefighters in the field. This
service enables patrol vehicles and fire apparatus to remain connected to
the City network, allowing computer aided dispatch information to be sent
to the units in the field. This service is necessary to ensure prompt
connection and communication with public safety related databases
ensuring accurate and timely information is available to all first responders
in the field.
This procurement will be made as a sole source purchase in accordance
with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022.
General Exemptions (a) (7) (A).
Staff recommends approval.
MB/LW