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Mobile Digital Computers (MDC's).
JUSTIFICATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
accepting the bid of Motorola, Inc. a non-local/non-minority vendor, located at 789 International
Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33325, for the purchase and installation of 71 Mobile Digital Computers
and other related furnishings, in the amount of $631,179.23. Funding is available through the
COPS MORE 98 Grant, Account Code No. 142025.290512.6.840
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
The Department of Police has secured a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to purchase
these additional Mobile Digital Computers (MDC's). The MDC's will provide access to the
Florida Criminal Information (FCIC) and the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) thus
reducing the radio traffic and workload of dispatches and the timely entry of police reports by
patrol officers.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES (1 NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO Z (If yes, why?)
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
located at 789 International Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33325
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
The Department of Police has analyzed the bids received pursuant to Bid No. 04-05-095.
Motorola Inc., submitted the only responsive bid and, therefore, is being recommended for the
award. The bid includes the installation and other furnishings needed to equip 71 police patrol
vehicles.
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
COPS MORE 98 Grant
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
$631,179.23
Commission Hearing Date:
12/15/05
Item#:
CA-8
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