HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Mobile Radios MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 18, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of Motorola mobile
radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund for an
amount not to exceed $32,436.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for seven Motorola APX6500 mobile radios used in the
upfitting of police vehicles. These mission critical devices are used by
officers every day and provide communication with our dispatch center
and other agencies. Mobile radios are essential equipment in every patrol
unit.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal
Cooperative Agreement with City of Fort Worth, Texas as allowed by
Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government
Code, Section 791.
The City of Fort Worth solicited bids for radio communications emergency
response equipment. Based on evaluations by the City of Fort Worth,
Motorola Solutions, Inc. was awarded a contract.
Staff recommends approval.
RB/LW