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Brentwood City Commission Agenda

Meeting Date:	05/08/2017
Acceptance of Bid from Tessco, Inc. for purchase of a Communications System Analyzer
Submitted by:	Michele Kramer, Technology
Department:	Technology

Information

Subject

Approval for Purchase of Communications System Analyzer from Tessco, Inc.

Background

The Technology Department is requesting approval to purchase a Freedom Communication's R8100 Communications System Analyzer. This instrument will be used to work on the new 700 MHz radios and the current UHF radios used by public safety to keep them operating at peak performance by using automated testing procedures and alignment processes. The Auto-Tune mode automatically reads the radio model and serial numbers and makes the measurements and alignments needed to bring the radio within factory specifications. This will be used for preventative maintenance, as well as record keeping for a complete test history of every radio in the fleet.

The bid specification was developed based on similar devices used by the City of Franklin and Williamson County. The City solicited bids and received responses from three vendors: Tessco, Inc., Vertacon Inc. and Holtzberg Communications Inc. Of the three bids received, Tessco Inc. was the low bidder at $37,029.35. The Technology Department's FY 2017 operating budget included $45,000 in funding for this item.

Please direct any questions to the Technology Director.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the purchase of a Communications System Analyzer from Tessco Technologies.

Fiscal Impact

Amount :	$37,029.35
Source of Funds:	General Fund
Account Number:	110-41640-89540

Fiscal Impact:

Attachments
Bid Tabulation
Tessco Bid Response