Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Fire Medical

TO:	David Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Mark Bradford, Chief
CC:	Diane Stoddard, Asst. City Manager Casey Toomay, Asst. City Manager/Interim Finance Director
DATE:	February 17, 2015
RE:	Purchase Request for six (6) Mobile Data Units

Background:

As part of our FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program we requested and received approval for the purchase of six (6) Mobile Data Units in the amount of $31,894.20.  These mobile data units will be used to replace 12 year old computers where the operating system can no longer be upgraded.

Current Status:

This is a continuation of our mobile data implementation which allows members to receive dispatch information, hazardous material information and mapping in the vehicles during response. 

Our MDC’s are in the same condition and age as the units recently replaced by the police department.  It is imperative that we replace these units now just to maintain this service in primary staffed apparatus.

Recommendation:

We recommend the utilization of Kansas State Contract # 28440 to purchase the mobile data units. 

Authorize the purchase by sole source (utilizing Kansas State Contract #28440) to purchase six (6) Motorola MDC Model MW810 and accessories from Motorola in the amount of $31,894.20.