HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Radio Communication EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 21, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for radio communication equipment
from Motorola Solutions for the Police and Fire Departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in accounts 325-48860-210-003
(Machinery and Equipment) and 325-48860-209-004 (Machinery and
Equipment) for a total amount not to exceed $261,672.06.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for 26 portable radios and 33 mobile radios for the Fire
Department and five mobile radios for the Police Department. These
radios will replace older radios used by fire and police personnel. The
older radios are at end of life as determined by the manufacturer and will
no longer be supported after December 2019. Additionally these new
radios provide easier interoperable communications with neighboring
agencies.
Purchases 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. The Police and Purchasing staff 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
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