Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of nine (9) APX-NEXT, AES encryption capable, All Band Model 4.5 portable radios and accessories; including software, licensing, programming and installation, and enhanced data for a total amount not to exceed One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars ($110,848.00) from Motorola (DIR-CPO-5433) for the Webb County Sheriff's O

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of nine (9) APX-NEXT, AES encryption capable, All Band Model 4.5 portable radios and accessories; including software, licensing, programming and installation, and enhanced data for a total amount not to exceed One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars ($110,848.00) from Motorola (DIR-CPO-5433) for the Webb County Sheriff's Office and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, §271.101, §271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation), and to further approve an exception to the Purchasing requisition deadline and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2716-3010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: The Sheriff’s Office is upgrading and enhancing subscriber units to be compatible with LTE-GPS systems to improve radio coverage and officer safety. This enhancement will ensure the safety of the public, officers and county residents. The purchase will be made with grants funds and will have no impact on the general fund. Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of equipment for law enforcement use. Motorola has a cooperative contract, meeting all competitive bidding requirements of the State of Texas. Result: If approved, proceed with placing the order.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.