HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Mobile RadiosMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 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
Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund for an amount not to
exceed $50,746.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for seven (7) 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.
ES/TM