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5919 MAIN STREET .  NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016


TO:City of New Port Richey City Council
FROM:Kim Bogart, Chief of Police
DATE:4/6/2021
RE:Request to Purchase Police Portable Radios Using Equitable Sharing Monies

REQUEST:

I respectfully request Council approve the use of Equitable Sharing monies to purchase three (3) Harris XG-25P portable radios and accessories from Williams Communication, Inc., at a total cost of $10,204.53.



DISCUSSION
:

The above listed radios are needed for issuance as timely replacements when radios are lost, destroyed, or require repairs. This equipment is proprietary and only manufactured by Harris Corporation. Williams Communication, Inc., is the authorized distributor and service provider for the Pasco area. Williams Communication is located at 5046 Tennessee Capital Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32303.



RECOMMENDATION:

I recommend Council authorize the use of Equitable Sharing Monies to purchase three (3) portable radios and accessories from Communications International, Inc., at a total cost of $10,204.53.



BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

Equitable Sharing monies will be used to purchase these radios; therefore, there is no direct impact to the Department’s F/Y 2020/2021 Budget.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Williams Communications Radio QuoteCover Memo
Harris Corporation Sole Source LetterCover Memo
NPR Sole Sopurce Autorization FormCover Memo