Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve the Communications Products Agreement for Purchase of Voting System Infrastructure Equipment; Portable, Mobile, and Base Radios, Hardware, and Accessories Necessary for Fire Suppression and Prevention from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $618,576.31, Based Upon Standardization and the Proprietary Nature of the Equipment
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the Communications Products Agreement for purchase of voting system infrastructure equipment; portable, mobile, and base Radios, hardware, and accessories necessary for fire suppression and prevention from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $618,576.31, based upon standardization and the proprietary nature of the equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210; and,
B. Approving the purchases of voting system infrastructure equipment; portable, mobile, and base Radios, hardware, and accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $618,576.31 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts that are approved as to form by the City Attorney.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitiv...
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