Purchase of Radio Communication Equipment from Motorola
Submitted for:
Joe Lopez
Submitted By:
Joe Lopez
Department:
Purchasing
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of radio communication equipment and hardware to include turn-key installation and freight charges for the reconfiguration and redeployment of a microwave system using the Mirando City Water Tower to include the required shelter and generator setup, and project management for a total not to exceed $347,956.00 from Motorola (H-GAC Contract No. RA05-21) and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, §271.101, §271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2475-3010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay – Operation Lone Star)]
Issue: Webb County Sheriff’s Office is currently limited in our radio communications coverage.
Solution: Approval to retrofit the Mirando City water tower to use as a communications tower. The project would include directional antennas and similar equipment, hardware, feed lines for the antennas and enclosures to house the electronic equipment we currently own. Vendor has a cooperative contract with H-GAC. Meeting all competitive bidding requirements of the State.
Result: The water tower in Mirando City, which is optimally located, will expand our radio communications capability.