Title
Citywide Radios and Communication Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of radios and communication equipment for the term of three years with the following companies:
? Communication International,
? Motorola Solutions,
? Two Way Radio of Carolina, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, General Services
Kay Elmore, General Services
Reenie Askew, Innovation and Technology
Explanation
* Public safety radios are critical for two-way voice communication for all public safety first responders, such as Fire, Medic, Police, and the Sheriff's Office.
* Radios also provide critical communications for city and Mecklenburg County field service employees and dispatchers. City departments currently using radios include: Transportation, Solid Waste Services, Charlotte Water, CATS, and Aviation.
* All public safety radios must be compatible with the city's system.
* On March 19, 2019, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the city and on behalf of the Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; four responses were received.
* The companies selected best meet the city's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
* Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $3,500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various Departme...
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