Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Nineteen (19) APX 8500 All Band MP Mobile Radios from Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $112,880.19 (HGAC Contract #RA05-18) for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Constable Pct. 4 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident hereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]
Issue: 22 leased units were ordered for the Sheriff’s Office (21) and Constable Pct. 4 (1). The Sheriff’s Office was able to utilize 3 existing radios that will be transferred to the new leased units. The remaining 19 radios need to be purchased.
Solution: Authorize the cooperative contract purchase exceeding $50,000.00. This vendor has met the competitive bidding requirements of the State. Radios specifications are consistent with recent orders for other law enforcement lease vehicles.
Result: Order will be placed once approved and programmed so to prepare for installation when leased units arrive in late March or early April of 2021.
Background:
N/A
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
1001-1130-001-470000
Funding Source:
General Fund
Balance:
$152,932.19
Financial Impact:
Account No. 1001-1130-001-470000 General Fund Available Balance: $152,932.19