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Radio Communications Infrastructure 2
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DESCRIPTION: Motorola systems upgrade and maintenance agreement |
AGENDA NO: 22-159 |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to issue a contract with Motorola solutions for the upgrade of the agency's radio infrastructure.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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RTA's Radio infrastructure has reached its end of useful life and is no longer supported by Motorola. This procurement will create a 5-year service agreement that will include the necessary hardware upgrades. The system upgrade agreement will include our servers, LAN switches, routers, and ASTRO 25 system upgrades. The service agreement includes network monitoring, technical support, dispatch service on-site support, advanced repair and replacement, and security update service.
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DISCUSSION:
Radios are used in our agency every day and are a critical part of our operation. Ensuring that the RTA has the proper radio infrastructure and support is a pillar of our organization's success. The system. The new system will replace end-of-life radio components as well as additional upgrades that will help to build a resilience piece of our radio communications with the introduction of voice-over IP technology options. Overall, the upgrades provide key component upgrades to our radio infrastructure as well as prepare the agency for the future.
The project will Piggyback of Ascension Parish Sheriff's office Motorola catalog contract that will allow the RTA to purchase Motorola products and services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The system upgrade agreement will be funded with local funds over a five (5) year period of time. The capital account code is 1.1117
Year one $1,230,997.68
Year Two $709,352.94
Year Three $734650.20
Year Four $759.851.11
Year Five $788,745.60
Total $4,223,597.53
NEXT STEPS:
Upon board approval, RTA staff will issue a purchase order and start the upgrade project.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Procurement package
Prepared By: Ryan Moser
Title: Director of Fleet Advancement
Reviewed By: Lona Hankins
Title: Infrastructure & Planning
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
12/27/2022
Lona Hankins Date
Interim Chief Executive Officer