SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize a purchase of twenty handheld radios from vendor Motorola Solutions, Inc. utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. RA05-21 in the amount of $56,460.60. These twenty (20) APX 900 7/800 MHZ Model 2 portable radios will be replacing current outdated radios for the Operations and El Lift Departments. Funding is available in the following accounts; FTA grant TX-2020-100 savings in the amount of $20,915.00, FTA grant TX-2019-063 savings in the amount of $3,785.00, FTA grant TX-04-0047 savings in the amount of $5,030.00 and Training and Safety operating account 558-5815-582-2400 in the amount of $26,730.60.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to purchase twenty (20) replacement handheld mobile APX900 radios for the Operations Department for El Metro Road Supervisors, El Lift Staff, and other key staff. These radios will be replacing twenty (20) handheld radios that have exceeded its lifetime use.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Various Accounts
Account #: Various Accounts
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the following accounts; FTA grant TX-2020-100 518-5163-582-2400 ($20,915.00), FTA grant TX-2019-063 518-5177-582-2400 ($3,785.00), FTA grant TX-04-0047 518-5193-582-2400 ($5,030.00), and Training and Safety operating account 558-5815-582-2400 ($26,730.60).