Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order, on behalf of the Division of Fire, for the purchase of radio communication equipment from an existing Universal Term Contract established by the Purchasing Office with Motorola Solutions Inc. in the amount of $91,201.35. This radio communication equipment is to be utilized in frontline emergency apparatus purchased for the Division of Fire.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract / Motorola Solutions Inc. - PA003503 (exp. 09/30/2021).
Contract Compliance: Motorola Solutions Inc. (#36-1115800) - Active C.C. (Vendor #007169)
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be considered an emergency measure to allow for the immediate use of funds to facilitate the immediate purchase of this important equipment, allowing it to be placed in service as soon as possible so that firefighting services can continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $91,201.35 from the existing appropriation within the Safety Bond Fund, specifically authorizing the purchase of radio communication equipment for use in frontline emergency apparatus purchased for the Division of Fire.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Motorola Solutions Inc. for radio communication equipment for the Division of Fire from an existing Universal Term Contract with Motorola Solutions Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $91,201.35 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($91,201.35)
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WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase radio communication equipment for use in emergency apparatus purchased for the Division of Fire; and,
WHEREAS, a Universal Term Contract established by the Purchasing Office exists with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for this equipment; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, in...
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