12/19/2023 Resolutions 2023-320RESOLUTION 2023-320
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WHEREAS, the fire department currently uses portable radios that are not P-25 compliant;
WHEREAS, the GIFD's FY 2024 capital budget included $680,000 for the purchase of P-25
portable radios; and
WHEREAS, Fire Administration identified the Motorola APX — 8000 as the preferred
portable radio; and
WHEREAS, A competitive bid for 70 Motorola APX — 8000 portable radios was obtained
through Nebraska state bid; and
WHEREAS, the selected radios and accessories have a cost of $701,679.39; and
WHEREAS, Motorola Solution Inc. of Chicago, Illinois was the chosen supplier of the
portable radios at a cost of $680,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, move to approve the purchase of 70 Motorola APX —
8000 portable radios from Motorola Solutions Inc. for $701,679.39.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 19, 2023.
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Ro G. Steele, ayor
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Ji Granere, City Clerk