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ACTION ITEM #11Radio System RepeaterPurchase of a Radio System RepeaterPurchase of a June 1, 2016
Purchase of a Radio System Repeater Potential signal issues could occur in Prosser Heights•Showed strong signal area in 99% of territory•Original coverage model:•12 vehicle radios•60
hand held radios•epeater stationsr2 •Included: •New Digital radio system commissioned July 2015•BACKGROUND / HISTORY Purchase of a Radio System Repeater
NEW INFORMATION Quote for $56,156, from TAIT, our original manufacturer •were followedother agencies low bids providing competitive procurement procedures Section 3.08.060 of District
Code, permits District to take advantage of •Purchase on Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)•Purchase•Will increase redundancy and reliability of radio system•Prosser Heights
reception issues will be solved•Elevation and northern location will increase radio coverage•Located at Beacon Hill•New repeater station•Purchase of a Radio System RepeaterPurchase
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FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds exist in FY16 Electric Department General Fund•Purchase of a Radio System RepeaterPurchase of a Radio System Repeater
RECOMMENDATION$67,771for an amount not to exceed Communications for the amount of $56,156 plus a 10% contingency, TaitApprove the purchase of the WSCA procured radio system with •Purchase
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