Title
Wireless Services for the Gainesville Police Department's Laptops - Request for Purchase Order to T-Mobile of Jacksonville, Florida (NB)
This item requests the City Commission to authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for recurring high speed wireless service.
Explanation
T-Mobile provides high speed wireless data services for the Gainesville Police Department. This allows communication between laptops in GPD's vehicles and the Records Management System. This service agreement approved by the City Commission on September 8, 2003 provides for recurring costs in the amount of $31.35 per device for unlimited data. This purchase order will cover the period from October 1, 2007 through May 24, 2008. The City has a fixed rate plan, until such time as one party notifies the other of their intent to discontinue the service.
Fiscal Note
Funds in an amount not to exceed $54,360.90 for this expenditure are available from general funds, account number 001 810 8148 5210 4120.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission authorizes the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order to T-Mobile, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida, a specified source, in an amount not to exceed $54,360.90 for recurring wireless service expenses.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission authorizes less than $54,360.90 for wireless service, with the understanding that this will drastically limit the police department's ability to communicate with the Records Management System.
Alternative Recommendation B: The City Commission denies funding.