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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:1/4/2022
RE:Request to Purchase Five In-Car Stalker Radar Systems

REQUEST:

I respectfully request Council approve the purchase of five (5) Stalker 2X radar systems and accessories from Applied Concepts, Inc., for installation in our police vehicles at a total cost of $9,677.00.



DISCUSSION
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This radar detection equipment is proprietary and only manufactured by Applied Concepts, Inc., 855 E. Collins, Richardson, TX 75081, which is the sole authorized provider. Applied Concepts Inc., has offered a special sale price of five (5) systems for the cost of three (3).

 

Speed detection equipment is a necessary for officers to effectively enforce traffic laws.




RECOMMENDATION:

I recommend the purchase of five (5) in-car Stalker 2X radar systems and accessories from Applied Concepts, Inc., for installation in our police vehicles at a total cost of $9,677.00.




BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

The funds for this purchase is available from a balance of funds remaining from the purchase of police radios, which is included in the Department's FY 2021/2022 Budget.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Radar Systems Quote from Applied Concepts, Inc.Cover Memo
Applied Concepts, Inc., Sole Source LetterCover Memo
Applied Concepts, Inc., Sole Source justificationCover Memo