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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 This system is provided in all new apparatus, and this purchase is to replace out-of-date equipment on current apparatus so that all apparatus have the same system for the ease of operations and continuity between systems.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 SG/TM