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RESOLUTION NO. 40 - 12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF FORMAL BID REQUIREMENTS AND THE PURCHASE OF
DIGITAL RADIOS AND EQUIPMENT FROM RED CLOUD, INC.
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2012 the countywide radio system will convert to a digital radio
system; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with formal bids obtained
from Contra Costa County, conducted a thorough financial review and determined that the
Motorola APX6000 radio model was the most cost-efficient option; and
WHEREAS, the City requires the purchase of replacement radios and related support
equipment in order to be compatible with the digital Motorola radio system prior to July 1, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Motorola is the sole provider of radios and related support equipment that
are compatible with the digital Motorola radio system; and
WHEREAS, Red Cloud, Inc. is the assigned Manufacturer's Representative for Motorola
in Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.36.050(A) (6) of the Dublin Municipal Code allows for exceptions
to the typical public bidding process when the purchase involves goods of a technical nature, it
would be difficult for a vendor to bid on a standard set of specifications, and a thorough review
of known products and a comparison of features which would most closely meet the city's
needs at the least cost has been conducted; and
WHEREAS, if the purchase being made under section 2.36.050(A) exceeds $20,000 the
City Council must authorize the purchase (section 2.36.050 (8)); and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for the purchase of 89 replacement vehicle and handheld
radios and related support equipment will not exceed $340,7~3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
hereby authorizes the City Manager as Purchasing Agent to procure replacement radios and
related support equipment from Red Cloud, Inc.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hildenbrand, Swalwell, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Hart
ABSTAIN: None
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Reso No. 40-12, Adopted 4-3-12, Item 4.3
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