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SOLE SOURCE 04-05-014
ITEM: AM Emergency Advisory Radio System and Mobile
Emergency Broadcast System
DEPARTMENT: Fire -Rescue
TYPE OF PURCHASE: Single Purchase
REASON: The Department of Fire -Rescue is seeking to procure
from Information Station Specialists (1SS), the sole
source provider, three (3) Alert AM Emergency
Advisory Radio Systems with accessories, and one (1)
Responderl Mobile Emergency Broadcast System. The
System will decrease the emergency public information
gap within the City by providing its residents with up-to-
date information before, during, and after any man-made
or natural disasters when other viable sources of
information are not available. During emergencies,
residents will be able to receive continuous and reliable
information, including how to prepare for and respond
to disastrous events; traffic and road conditions,
including evacuation routes, hazards, and other
advisories; shelter locations and their availability; disaster
relief; and other notices. Its Vertical Profile Antenna
System product is unique and patent pending.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Department of Fire -Rescue be
authorized to procure from Information Station
Specialists (ISS), Inc., a non-local/non-minority
vendor, located at 3368 88th Avenue, Zeeland, Mi.
49464, three (3) Alert AM Emergency Advisory Radio
Systems with accessories and one (1) Responderl
Mobile Emergency Broadcast System. Funding, in an
amount not to exceed $127,655.00, is available from
the Urban Areas Security Initiative ("UASI") Grant
Program 11, Project No. 110111, Account Code No.
280910.6.840.
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