HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Portable Radios MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 3, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PORTABLE RADIOS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of eight portable radios
for the Fire Department from Motorola Solutions through an interlocal agreement with the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in accounts 100-42281-210-03 (Apparatus
and Tools)for a total amount not to exceed $40,300.00.
BACKGROUND:
These eight portable radios will replace older radios used by fire companies while
operating in the field. The radios being replaced are at end of life and will be replaced by
radios that are compliant with national standards, as mandated.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the
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.
The Fire Department staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for departmental
specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the
best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
: Staff recommends approval.
JS/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIN OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
PORTABLE RADIOS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with
other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), a regional planning
commission, is a qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocal Agreement
with H-GAC and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding
requirements; and
WHEREAS, H-GAC has established a contract with Motorola Solutions under
contract number RA05-15, Radio Communication, Emergency Response and Mobile
Interoperability Equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace eight radio units
within the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of portable radios for the Fire Department from Motorola Solutions through an
Interlocal Agreement with H-GAC for an amount not to exceed $40,300.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of portable radios for the Fire Department.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 3rd day of January, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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