Title
Authorization to purchase equipment and installation of a new communications tower at Fire Station #3.
Body
In the FY19-20 budget, Council approved the purchase of a new communications tower for Fire Station #3 in the amount of $91,250.00. Staff has researched the project and found that Rohn Tower provides the best value for the rower purchase, based on three quotes. Staff has also found that Proteus provides the best price and value for the installation service for the project. The combined tower and installation service will cost $87,655.
Summary:
Staff is requesting authorization to purchase a one hundred (100) foot tower from Rohn Towers in the amount of $76,905.00 and installation services from Proteus in the amount of $10,750.00. The total amount of these purchases is $87,655.00.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
The total cost of $87,655.00 for a new communications tower and installation services for Fire Station #3 will be paid from the IT Capital Outlay account that was approved as part of the FY19-20 budget.
Recommended action
Staff recommends purchasing the equipment and installation services for the new communications tower at Fire Station #3.