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Date: July 24, 2006
Item/Subject ORDER: Authorizing Contract Award for Two -Way Radio System
Upgrades
Responsible Department: Police
A request for proposal for the purchase and installation of equipment to enhance the OKs public
safety radio infrastructure was released. 1he Infrastructure upgrade will eliminate mobile radio
"dead" spots, resulting in consistent and reliable communication for police and Ore personnel.
On May 30, 2006 the City received two (2) bids for Radio System Upgrades. The bid prices were
$229,808.92 and $260,630.40 -see attached bid tabulation.
The equlpmem listed in the taw bidders proposal did not meet all the specifications. Specifically,
the radios proposed were not equivalent those requested and it was determined that they would
not provide the capabilities required. Therefore, it is recommended that Me contract not be
awarded to the low bidder.
W n& for this project are provided by the COPS interopemble Communications Gram.
On July 17, 2006 the Finance Commitee reviewed and approved staff recommendadom for Me
award of time compact to Whitten's Two -Way Service, Inc. of Brewer in the amount of $260,630.0.
This bid awartl recommendation must be approved by the Cay Council as it is over $100,000.
Deparhnent Head
Manager's Comments:
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See attached bid tabulation.
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
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(TITLE.)Order, Authorizing Contract Award for Two -Way Radio System Upgrades
By the City Couml of the Oily of Bangor. -
ORDERED,
THAT, Peggy Sheriff, Purchasing Agent Is hereby allthodZW to execute a contract
with Whitten's Two -Way Service, Inc. in the amount of $260,630.40 for the
Upgrades to the two-way radio system..
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Bid Tabulation: Two -Way Radio Upgrades and Improvements
Bid Opening: 05/30/08
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Description
Radio Uoqmdes B Improvements
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Total Prim
$229,808.92
Total Price
$260,630.40
Total: $229,808.92
$280,830.40