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AGENDA TITLE:
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services
Agreement with LaRue Communications, lnc., of Stockton, for Transit Radio
Transmission Services ($29,250)
November 20,2019
Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED AGTION: Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Professional
Services Agreement with LaRue Communications, lnc., of Stockton,
for Transit radio transmission services, in the amount of $29,250.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Lodi Transit Division utilizes an 800 MHz two-way radio
system for day{o-day communications between the bus
operators and the transit dispatch office. Radio communication
is vital to the operations of the GrapeLine and demand response transit service for route coordination,
safety and incident reporting.
LaRue Communications, Inc. has provided the radio repeater service and maintenance on the City-
owned radios for the past 10 years. The latest agreement between LaRue Communications, Inc. and
the City expired on September 30, 2019. A request for bids was solicited to seven communications
vendors on October 22,2019 with LaRue Communications, lnc. being the only bid received. The bid
includes an annual cost of $5,850, which includes the radio repeater service, radio installation,
removal, and maintenance over three years with the option for two, one-year extensions. The total
contract cost is not-to-exceed $29,250, over the entire term of the contract, if all extensions are
executed.
Staff recommends authorizing City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with LaRue
Communications, lnc., of Stockton, for Transit radio transmission services, in the amount of $29,250.
FISCAL IMPACT: Efficient Transit operations require effective and reliable communication
systems. This contract does not impact the General Fund.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:Annual costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Transit Operating
budget:
Dial-a-RideTransit(60054103.72499): 92,925
Grapeline Fixed Route (60054104 .72499). $2,925
Andrew Keys
Deputy City Manager/lnternal Services Director
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Charles E. Swimley, Jr
Public Works Director
Prepared by Georgia Lantsberger, Transportation Manager
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