Report Prepared by: Leone Pintabona, Police Lieutenant, Police Department Operations
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SUBJECT: Approval of a 4-Year Agreement with Motorola Solutions for the Acquisition and Deployment of BRINC Emergency Response Drone Systems not to Exceed $479,993.99
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approval of a 4-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the purchase, deployment, and maintenance of emergency response drone systems funded through the opioid settlement fundings to support emergency overdose response and drone first responder operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a 4-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the purchase and deployment of the BRINC emergency response drone systems; and,
B. Authorizing the selection of Motorola Solutions Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder meeting the operational requirements of the Police Department; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Title 3 Article III Purchases Over Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2026-2027 Adopted Budget, Goals & Priorities.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department is seeking approval to enter into a 4-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the acquisition and deployment of the BRINC emergency response drone technology designed to enhance public safety operations and emergency medical response capabilities.
The total cost of the proposed four-year agreement is $479,993.99. The purchase includes two emergency response drones, two drone launch sites, and all associated maintenance, repair services, software updates, and equipment upgrades throughout the contract term. The proposed Motorola Solutions Inc. bi...
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