Res 155-2022 Purchase Batteries and Chargers for Handheld Radios GSA Purchasing Global Tech 11/15/2022 Resolution No. 155-2022
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to purchase 482 high capacity batteries, including 82
intrinsically safe units for the Fire Department, and 228 chargers for
the Public Safety handheld radios through the GSA Purchasing
Cooperative from Global Technology Systems for $88,525.82
WHEREAS, the proposed 2022-23 City Budget includes a request to replace the
existing portable radios currently being used by the Police & Fire Departments and the
Public Safety Radio System's Core Network Infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Safety staff require additional accessories for each radio
which include 482 redundant high capacity batteries, including 82 intrinsically safe units
for the Fire Department, and 228 chargers; and,
WHEREAS, these units have exceeded their proposed life cycle and will no longer
be supported by the manufacturer. The current Information Technology Internal Service
Fund has available funds for this purchase; and,
WHEREAS, this is an upgrade of our existing portable units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to
purchase 482 redundant high capacity batteries, including 82 intrinsically
safe units for the Fire Department, and 228 chargers for the Public Safety
handheld radios for the Police & Fire Departments through the GSA
Purchasing Cooperative from Global Technology Systems for $88,525.82.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of November, 2022.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk