HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Motorola RadiosMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS, CHARGERS, AND
ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of Motorola
portable radios, chargers, and accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc.
for the for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchases Fund for an
amount not to exceed $350,002.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for 57 Motorola APX N70 / APX NEXT portable radios to
replace equipment that has reached the end of its service life. These
mission -critical devices are used daily by officers to maintain reliable
communication with the dispatch center and other agencies. While this
purchase will not replace all portable radios in the department, it will
provide updated equipment for the Patrol Section of the Uniform
Operations Division, ensuring that frontline officers have the necessary
tools to support officer safety and effective operations.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) as allowed by
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Motorola Solutions, Inc. The Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contracts for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contracts would provide the best products and pricing
for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
RG/LW