TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Motorola, Inc. to furnish and deliver thirty-four (34) STARCOM radios and hardware for the MWRD Police under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. CMS3618850, in an amount not to exceed $191,433.81, Account 101-15000-623850, Requisition 1545528.
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Motorola, Inc. to furnish and deliver thirty-four (34) STARCOM radios and hardware, accompanied with a 5-year warranty from delivery date, in order for the MWRD Police to utilize the STARCOM21 Network regional interoperable radio system under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. CMS3618850. The District has the ability to participate in State of Illinois Contracts under the Government Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/0.01 et. seq. The equipment provided includes thirty-four (34) APX6000 portable radios, four (4) single-unit battery chargers, six (6) multi-unit battery chargers, twelve (12) headsets, and various other charging accessories. The STARCOM21 Network is a statewide radio network created by Motorola, Inc. for the Illinois State Police, other state agencies, and any other governmental agency within Illinois. Motorola, Inc.’s contract with the State allows governmental agencies to receive Motorola services at a negotiated discount. District Police users are able to communicate both within their operating area, and with all other State and governmental agency subscribers in the Network.
The State currently has a competitively bid contract with Motorola Inc., for the purchase of Starcom Radio Equipment. The invitation to bid was issued to establish a contract to enable all state agencies and authorized local governmental units to purchase said radio equipment during the contract period. The term of the contract began on July 1, 2012 and expires on June 30, 2022
Motorola, Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable to this contract because it is primarily a furnish and deliver contract.
The Procurement and Materials Management Department believes that participating in the State’s contract will expedite the ordering and delivery of these items reducing administrative costs.
In view of the foregoing it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Motorola, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $191,433.81.
Funds are available in Account 101-15000-623850.
Requested, Eileen M. McElligott, Administrative Services Officer, KCH:JRM:CO
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for August 6, 2020.