HomeMy WebLinkAbout4526 RESOLUTION NO. 4,526
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR AN
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL CENTER
IN THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT;
WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING THEREFOR; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS , the present radio communications system serv-
ing the Police Department and all other departments and agencies
of the City of Little Rock has become inadequate and it is un-
questionably determined that a larger and more up-to-date system
should be provided to serve all of the needs of the City of
Little Rock; and
WHEREAS , Motorola Communications and Electronics , Inc. ,
following an evaluation of the needs of the City has recommended
a system which it can provide at a total cost to the City of
$54 ,964 . 08 ; and
WHEREAS , the said Motorola Company is the only known
company capable of furnishing the type of equipment needed as
provided for by specifications for said control center now on
file in the office of the Purchasing Agent and also provide
local service on a 24 hour a day and 365 day per year basis ; and
WHEREAS , the Board of Directors determines the need for
and finds that the proposed system of Motorola will bring about
a standardization of the communications systems for all agencies
of the City Government; and
WHEREAS , the Board of Directors determines that under
the circumstances , the acquisition and continued operation and
maintenance of this system provided for by the specifications
referred to are so unique and special as to justify and merit the
waiving of competitive bidding in the purchase of the said center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS .
SECTION 1. A contract is hereby awarded to Motorola
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Communications and Electronics , Inc. for the purchase and instal-
lation of an Electronic Communications Control Center in the
Little Rock Police Department in keeping in all respects with
plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Pur-
chasing Agent for a total consideration, including tax, of
$54 ,964 . 08.
SECTION 2 . The purchase , installation and operation of
the herein identified Communications Control Center is by this
Board of Directors determined to be an exceptional situation
justifying and demanding the waiving of the competitive bidding
for this acquisition and such competitive bidding is hereby waived.
SECTION 3 . Upon the completion of the installation of
the herein described Electronic Communications Control Center,
satisfying in all respects the specifications referred to , the
City Manager and Director of Finance are hereby authorized to
issue the necessary warrant or warrants in payment of the full pur-
chase price.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption.
ADOPTED: March 1, 1971
ATTEST: ,,/ APPROVED: �`
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