TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2025
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc. to furnish and deliver STARCOM radios and hardware, including a 7-year warranty for portable radios and a 3-year warranty for mobile radios from the delivery date, to enable the MWRD Police to continue utilizing the STARCOM21 Network regional interoperable radio system, in an amount not to exceed $85,621.90, Account 101-15000-623990, Requisition 1645555
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc. to furnish and deliver STARCOM radios and hardware. The purchase order will include a 7-year warranty for portable radios and a 3-year warranty for mobile radios, effective from the delivery date. This equipment is necessary for the MWRD Police to continue utilizing the STARCOM21 Network regional interoperable radio system.
The equipment provided includes seven (7) APX6000 portable radios with accessories, sixteen (16) replacement portable radio batteries, three (3) single-unit battery chargers, four (4) multi-unit battery chargers, four (4) APX8500 mobile radios to be utilized as desktop radios for officers stationed at District facility gates, and various additional radio accessories. The STARCOM21 Network is a statewide interoperable radio system created by Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Illinois State Police, other state agencies, and other governmental entities throughout Illinois. Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s Master Contract (CMT2028589) with the State allows governmental agencies to obtain equipment and services at negotiated discount rates. Participation enables District Police personnel to communicate within their operational area and with all other State and local agency subscribers on the Network.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable due to the specialized nature of the service required.
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 Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $85,621.90.
Funds are available in Account 101-15000-623990.
Requested, Shellie A. Riedle, Administrative Services Officer, PC:VA
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement & Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for October 2, 2025