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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc to purchase hand radios, mobile radios and consoles in support of the transit police department, in a total amount not to exceed $1,858,078.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is in the proposed FY2025 Capital and Operating Budgets.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☐ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
☒ 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ☐1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ☐ 1.3 Accessible System
☐ 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ☐ 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
☐ 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ☐ 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
☐ 3.1 Diversity of Staff ☐ 3.2 Employer of Choice ☐ 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
☐ 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ☒ 4.2 Culture of Safety ☐ 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Providing radios to the transit police ensures they can quickly and effectively respond to incidents, which aligns directly with our strategic objective of maintaining a Safe & Reliable Service system.
BUSINESS CASE: To effectively establish and support the new Transit Police Department, procuring advanced radios is crucial. Radios are necessary to facilitate essential real-time communication, enabling officers to respond swiftly and effectively to incidents and emergencies.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on September 23, 2024.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: With the establishment of the Transit Police Department in FY2025, it is essential that sworn personnel be equipped with radios to ensure seamless and efficient communication and response capabilities. This investment is crucial for the smooth operation of the new department, enhancing operational effectiveness and safeguarding the community through reliable and modern communication technology.
The radios in this contract will operate on the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio System (GATRRS) which is a partnership of the City of Austin (managing partner), Travis County, University of Texas at Austin, and Austin Independent School District.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply. This procurement was done through an internal local agreement with the City of Austin.
PROCUREMENT: CapMetro will use the contract with Motorola made available through our contract with the City of Austin under Chapter 791, Texas Government Code.
City of Austin awarded contracts are available for use by CapMetro via Title 7, Intergovernmental Relations Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts and The Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act. The contract will utilize City of Austin Contract No. MA-6400-NS160000056 for Communication Systems with Motorola Solutions, Inc., to purchase hand radios, mobile radios, consoles, and console extended warranty.
Purchases made using City of Austin contracts satisfy otherwise applicable competitive bidding requirements. Pricing for Motorola radios, consoles, and warranty was determined to be fair & reasonable by the City of Austin during its solicitation and award process. The following is Motorola Solutions pricing:
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Description |
Lump Sum |
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Motorola Radios, Consoles (Capital) |
$1,580,550 |
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Extended warranty on consoles for 5 years (Operating) |
$277,528 |
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Total Capital and Operating Expense |
$1,858,078 |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Operations and Maintenance Oversight
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2024-1229
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors recognizes the need to purchase radios for the Transit Police Department to promote safe transit system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to purchase hand radios, mobile radios, and consoles in support of the transit police department, in a total amount not to exceed $1,858,078.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross