HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Mobile Radios MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS, CHARGERS AND
ACCESSORIES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of Motorola mobile
radios, chargers, and accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the for
the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchases Fund for an
amount not to exceed $46,991.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for six Motorola APX N70 / 800 NEXT portable radios to
replace equipment that has reached the end of its service life. These
mission-critical devices are used daily by all personnel to maintain reliable
communication with the dispatch center, other fire companies, and mutual
aid agencies. While this purchase will not replace all portable radios in the
department, it will provide updated equipment for the Department,
ensuring that frontline firefighters have the necessary tools to support safe
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.
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