HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIC 2019-11-05 Item 2B - Purchase - SLR 8000 VH Base Radio for Public Workslid
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Public i'Works Department -- Henry Hash, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
FROM: Henry Hash, Public Works Director
BY: Bryan Still, Public Works Operations Manager
CC: Mayor Allan Ekberg
DATE: November 1, 2019
SUBJECT: Purchase of SLR 8000 VHF Base Radio
ISSUE
Approve purchase of SLR 8000 VHF (136-174 MHz) Base Radio and Battery Back -Up System.
BACKGROUND
VHF Radio communications do not rely on other utilities infrastructure to remain operational as do cell
phones and land lines. When the Nisqually earthquake occurred in 2001, Public Works VHF radio
system with battery back-up power supply was the only City communication device operational for
several hours following the earthquake allowing Public Works field staff to maintain continuity of
operations.
ANALYSIS
Public Works uses a 154 MHZ VHF Radio to communicate with field staff during large events requiring
group coordination of operations. During the February 2019 snow event, our current VHF Base Radio
was not transmitting communication reliably. It has been determined that the existing base radio has
reached the end of serviceable life due to the age and lack of parts availability.
FISCAL IMPACT
Day Wireless Systems has provided a cost estimate of $9,9389.48 to supply and install a new SLR
8000 VHF (136-174 MHz) Base Radio with battery back-up. The quote is through the City of Seattle
contract that other municipalities can use. The equipment would be purchased from Water, Sewer,
Surface Water Utility Funds which are currently under budget. The purchase of unbudgeted capital
equipment of $5,000 requires Committee and Mayor approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Committee is being asked to approve the purchase of SLR 8000 VHF Base Radio with battery back-up
in the amount of $9,389.48.
Attachment:.. Day Wireless Systems Quote 249901-00 ASSN
W:IPW Minkler\FILESHAREIInfo memo VHF Radio.docx
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DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS (03}
2415 South 200th Street
SeaTac WA 98198
(206) 878-3750
WIRELESS SYSTEMS
20744
TO: Tukwila, City of
14000 Interurban Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98168-4723
WE ARE PLEASED TO QUOTE YOU THE FOLLOWING:
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
DESCRIPTION
SLR 8000 BASE RADIO
**NEED TX/RX FREQS**
ADD: VHF (136-174MHz)
Battery Back-up Cable
12V 100AH TELECOM BATTERY
SEALED AGM TOP TERMINAL
INSTALL LABOR AND MATERIALS
PER SOW
*** QUOTE PER CITY OF SEATTLE CONTRACT #03032 ***
QUOTATION
QUOTE NO.:249901 - 00 ASSN
DATE: 10/30/19
TERMS: COD ACCT
DELIVERY: UPS GROUND
Please reference Quote No. on
Correspondence & purchase orders.
Prices firm for 30 days.
UNIT PRICE 1 TOTAL
3,692.46 3,692.46
3,407.92
46.47
429.00
870.04
Item Summary
Subtotal
Outbound Frt
Sales Tax
Grand Total
3,407.92
46.47
429.00
870.04
8,445.89
8,445.89
90.00
853.59
9,389.48
ORDERS SUBJECT TO SHIPPING & HANDLING AND SALES TAX IF APPLICABLE TERMS SUBJECT TO CREDIT REVIEW
Quoted rate for maintenance is for service during normal business hours at Day Wireless System locations within designated service area and require a signed contract.
Maintenance contract coverage invoiced separately. Please contact our Sales or Service Representative for a quote on Preferred Customer 24/7 On Site maintenance.
BY Robert Miesse
(253)606-0951 Ext
THIS QUOTE IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY MANAGEMENT FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY.
RlVliesse@daywireless.com
Accepted
by
LEGAL NAME OF PURCHASER
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
P.O. No.
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