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Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Motorola Solutions’ WEST ALLIS MCC 7500 UPGRADE for the West Allis Communications Center’s existing MCC 7500 radio console system to allow interfacing into the Milwaukee County OASIS radio system, at a cost not to exceed $120,000.
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to upgrade the West Allis Communication’s existing MCC 7500 radio console system at a cost of $90,000 in order to allow interfacing into the Milwaukee County OASIS radio system; and
WHEREAS, additionally, an optional encryption module for the Police Department at a sum not to exceed $30,000 is required to allow for secure police radio transmissions in tactical and sensitive situations; and
WHEREAS, this is a sole source purchase as Motorola is the Milwaukee county-wide vendor and uses proprietary architecture (hardware and software); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Information Technology along with the Police Department and Fire Department has determined that this upgrade is required to provide radio communications for the purpose of providing public safety throughout the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of West Allis that the sole source proposal of Motorola Solutions for the WEST ALLIS MCC 7500 UPGRADE be accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $120,000 be transferred from the Reserve Designated for Capital Accumulation Account 100-1202-517-70-03 to the Information Technology’s Hardware Account 100-1101-517-70-08 to fund this purchase.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Department/Purchasing Manager be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid equipment.
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