STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of handheld radios and subscription services managed by the Department of Information Technology Services for the Police Department with Motorola Solutions, Inc. through the Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $30,294,793.06 in the Equipment Acquisition Notes Series 2023 Fund - Estimated amount of $30,294,793.06 - Financing: Equipment Acquisition Notes Series 2023 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for the purchase of handheld radios and subscription services to replace current radios that have reached end of life. The new radios will provide tracking of officer locations, clearer radio transmissions, and increase the overall abilities of police radio communications. Additional features include over the air programming which will allow the Dallas Police Department to increase efficiency in the programming, multiple agency interoperability, and in the maintenance of essential equipment.
The Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government...
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