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Consideration of and action on authorization to purchase ten (10) handheld radios with remote speakers from Motorola Solutions on HGAC Contract #RA05-21 with 38451-TXWARN 2025.
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Summary:
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) requires all first responders operating in a hazard zone to use a portable communication device with remote speaker to ensure fast, safe and accurate communication. Currently, the portable communication devices (handheld) radios do not meet the standard.
As of this date, there are 123 portable communication devices in inventory and will take several years to phase out the non-compliant devices. It will take approximately twelve (12) years to replace all devices in inventory.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Total cost is $117,520.50. FY 25-26 Approved Budget is $109,000 and the Balance/Variance of $8,520.50 is to be charged to 010-311-43080 (Fire Department, Small Tools).
Recommended action
Authorize the purchase of ten (10) handheld radios with remote speakers from Motorola Solutions on HGAC Contract #RA05-21 with 38451-TXWARN 2025.