Strongwatch - Freedom on the Move 1 year extended warranty
Submitted for:
Erika Hernandez
Department:
Civil Legal Division
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve One (1) year manufacture warranty extension for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Strongwatch Freedom on the Move (FOTM) system from the Strongwatch Corporation for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for $19,000. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Account #2468-3010-001-452012 (Stonegarden Grant Funds FY 2016) ($9,500) and Account #1001-3010-001-444500 Equipment Rentals ($9,500)]
Issue: Strongwatch FOTM (Freedom on the Move) is a complex mobile scope truck. This is for border interdiction operations and scene security/crowd control-over-watch. Preventive Maintenance includes lubrication of pneumatic system, moving parts on skid plate, and all of the electronic /software updates needed to keep system running properly.
Solution: Purchase of extension warranty and preventive maintenance so that there is an uninterrupted use of the asset as well as securing the service and warranty at a lower rate that the ON CALL Rate.
Result: Strongwatch Freedom on the Move (FOTM) system will have coverage for all issues that arise out of the asset, pneumatic system, computer systems, and imaging system. As well as preventive maintenance scheduling to keep system in order. Strongwatch is a sole source provider for the service and repair of their systems.