Bid/Motorola Communication and Electronics, Inc.

Browse Search

CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2001 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AL HOLLIMAN Finance Director SUBJECT: Award of Bid to Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc., Western Division for the Purchase of Radio Equipment and Accessories for the Police Department in the Amount of $26,907.04 DATE: May 21, 2001 BACKGROUND: The State of California awarded The City of Colton Police Department a Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) 2001 Grant. This grant was brought to the City Council for acceptance at the meeting of December 19, 2000. When brought to the Council for acceptance the Police Department listed several intended uses for the funds. This included the proposed option to spend some of the funds on replacing old and broken handheld 800 MHz Motorola Radios. The purchase of these radios will allow the Police Department to provide the citizens with better customer service in the area of public safety. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: On May 10, 2001, Purchasing posted the Notice Inviting sealed bids for the purchase of Motorola Radio Equipment and Accessories for the City of Colton Police Department. In addition, bid packages were sent to five prospective bidders. The bid opening was held at 3:00 p.m., May 21, 2001, in the Purchasing office. One bid, from Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc., Western Division, was received and evaluated by the purchasing division. Due to Motorola bidding directly none of the distributors of Motorola bid on the purchase. Staff is recommending award of bid to Motorola Communications and Electronics Inc., Western Division in the amount of $26,907.04. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None r iVISCAL IMPACT: T- Ae Police Department has the funds available in the COPS 2001 Grant - Misc. Equipment account ember100-6070-6088-4930. 3 Item #9