HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 3, 1987 (92)C UNCIL C0 1S MUN1C 11T10
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM- THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
June 3, 1987
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR 800 MHZ RADIO EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve specifications for radio
equipment to be maintained on an 800 mhz radio
communications system and authorize advertisement for
proposals thereon. The closing date for proposals has
been set for June 30, 1987.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The radio communications system currently in ease by
the non-public safety departments of the City consists of approximately 49
-radios (23 portables, 19 mobiles, 7 remotes, and I base) functioning on a
conventional UHF channel. Due to a variety of factors such as age of
equipment, channel congestic', access delays, lack of privacy, interference,
restricted emergency capabilities, and limited system features, the Public
greatly
`storks, Community Development, and Electric Utility department
ent en�ark �ndconjunction
benefit by the purchase and maintenance o. new equip.
with an existing 800 mhz trunked radio communication system. This equipment
would enable the future addition of public safety networks. The specific items
would include the fallowing:
36 mobile radios
13 portable radios (with chargers)
1 control stations with remote desk sets
2 local control stations
6 mounted mobiles with control heads
1 conventional lew-level backup repeater
System features would include nrioq�ickty level
call capability, 99%eateaecodverage,tt98%
privacy channeling, alert paging,
airtime access, and failure mode backup guarantee.
Funds for a portion of the system were budgeted in previous years' budgets and
the equipment for the electric, water, and sewer systems are included in the
1987-88 recommended budget.
rry L. G enn
Assistant City Manager
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