TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jon Gjestvang, Chief Information Officer - Information Technology Services
REPORT BY: Elena Guzman, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Establishment of Capital Asset for Purchase of Motorola Radios
RECOMMENDATION
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Chief Information Officer requests the following actions regarding replacement of portable radio equipment (4/5 vote required):
1. A waiver of competitive bidding requirement and sole source award to Motorola Solutions in the amount of $315,000; and
2. Establishment of a capital asset in the amount of $315,000 for Motorola portable radios.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's requested actions will allow Information Technology Services to purchase replacement portable radios for County Fire and establish the radios as a capital asset, increasing the total appropriations to $1,175,000.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Information Technology Services
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Due to discontinuation of parts from the manufacturer, Communications is unable to repair or service current equipment. A budget adjustment to increase appropriations for this purchase is included in the County's 6-month budget adjustment report that is also being brought to the Board on March 14, 2023.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Any future fiscal impact will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If not approved, all repairs for County Fire portable radios will face extended delays during the 2023 fire season.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 153778 (State of CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In planning and participation with County Fire, the Co...
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