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Purchase - 911 Portable Radios and Accessories
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vicki Callicutt, Emergency Communications, Director, 704-283-3550
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
March 4, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-127 - Board approved the acceptance of the FY2024 Portable Radio Grant Agreement
BACKGROUND:
Emergency Communications has been awarded a portable radio grant by the NC 911 Board for 13 APX 8000 radios, additional batteries, and chargers for the 911 center.
N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(3) and N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(9) allow local governments to make purchases through a competitively bid North Carolina Statewide Term Contract or a Group Purchasing Program.
The purchase of the 13 radios, batteries, and chargers will be made using North Carolina Statewide Term Contract 19144-725G quoted by Motorola Solutions. The Procurement Department has vetted this contract and purchase amount.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost for the radios and accessories is $107,214.57 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2024. The NC911 Board will reimburse Union County for its purchase as outlined in the previous Grant Agreement.