Title
Authorization to purchase equipment and installation services for a new communications tower at Fire Station #3 via Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
Body
In FY18-19 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 Western Towers provides the best value for the tower purchase under DIR contract DIR TSO 4301. Staff has also found that out of three (3) quotes, Proteus provides the best price and value for the installation service for the project. The combined tower and installation service will cost $89,624.77.
Summary:
Staff is requesting authorization to purchase a ninety (90) foot tower from Western Towers in the amount of $78,874.77 and installation services from Proteus in the amount of $10,750.00. The total amount for these purchases is $89,624.77.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
The total cost of $89,624.77 for a new communications tower and installation services for Fire Station #3 will be paid for from Capital Outlay account number 10-200-4904 that was approved as part of the FY18-19 budget.
Recommended action
Staff recommends purchasing the equipment and installation services for the new communications tower at Fire Station #3.