Title
Approval to purchase Portable XL-185P UHF Radios for Firefighter Personnel in the amount not to exceed $345,121.50 plus shipping charges
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the request to purchase Portable XL-185P UHF Radios in the amount not to exceed $345,121.50 plus shipping charges.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the request to purchase portable radios as presented.
Body
Most of LAFD’s current portable radios are ten to eleven years old and are reaching the end of their service life. LAFD needs to replace all portable radios as part of the department’s replacement schedule. The portable radios that LAFD plans to purchase using this grant funding are the Harris XL-185P radio has other advantages over the current Harris radio that LAFD uses including: ability to wirelessly interface with the facepieces on LAFD’s breathing apparatus to allow for clearer radio communication when personnel are on-air using their Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus’, intrinsically safe which means it enhances firefighter safety when operating in explosive environments, is LTE, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi capable, and has more power when transmitting radio messages.
Alternatives
Continue to use the current equipment.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
The funding for the radios is available through the Fire Marshal Distribution Fund.
Attachments
A - Harris Radio Quote
B - Statewide Price Agreement