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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS (SPEC. NO. 06-157) ,s i r i~ ~ ~Cc- CIT MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15t Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Motorola for the purchase of portable radios in the amount not to exceed $62,250. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department issues portable radios to officers for use in the performance of their duties. All radios purchased must be compatible with the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (800 MHz CCCS) The 800 MHz CCCS radio system provides effective and reliable radio communication for routine operations of participating law enforcement, fire services, EMS and disaster preparedness agencies as well as interagency communications during disaster operations. The County of Orange recently renewed the contract with Motorola for the operational requirements established by the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System. In order to maintain the integrity of the communications system, staff recommends Council approval of the recommended action. Along with the funds to purchase eight radios, an additional contingency amount has been included to allow for unanticipated purchases. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Police Property & Facilities Operating Materials & Supplies account (account no. 11-343-6391). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: i~.l , Imo. Paul M. Walters Chief of Police PMW/SP/06-157.7:uc 2 2~-1 Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency