HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Headsets MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 1, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF NEW DIGITAL HEADSETS AND COMMUNICATION
SYSTEMS IN FIRE APPARATUS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of new digital headsets
and communications systems for fire apparatus from Stash Enterprises for
the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for a total
amount not to exceed $33,345.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a digital headset system that provides hearing
protection, communication between the members, communications to
Dispatch, and on-scene communications. This system is provided in all
new apparatus, and this purchase is to replace out-of-date equipment on
current apparatus so that all apparatus have the same system for the
ease of operations and continuity between systems.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with the
Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). Stash Enterprises is the sole source provider in the
North Texas region.
Staff recommends approval
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