Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to upgrade to 800 MHz radios used by the Public Safety forces. The City has approximately 1,500 radios that need to be upgraded to a new standard. Upgrading these radios is not only less expensive than the purchase of new radios, but will also ensure that the all 800 MHz radios on the statewide system have proper security protocols and two factor authentication.
Bid Information: This upgrade is being executed in accordance with the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. Motorola radios require proprietary software and infrastructure owned by Motorola Solutions Inc. No other vendor has access to Motorola source code and Motorola has not authorized any dealer or other party to obtain such access
Contract Compliance: Motorola Solutions Inc. V#007169 CC-007169 expiration 10/18/2024
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested to ensure the continued operation and to ensure that the deadline for support is met.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $208,125.00 with Motorola for the upgrade of city of 800 MHz radios. Funding for this expenditure is available in Support Services’ 2023 general fund appropriation.
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To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the upgrade of 800MHz radios in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $208,125.00 from Public Safety's General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($208,125.00).
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WHEREAS, the Division of Support Services is responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of the 800 MHz radios used by Public Safety forces; and,
WHEREAS, the Division of ...
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