R2006-122 ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE ORDER

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recommends a SCADA Alarm System(a pro�iuct of Zetron)that will monitor eight (8) functions at both the tower building as well as the secandary radio system that is housed on the top floor of the Macon County Courts Facility. This system will repart any malfunctions, changes in room temperature and security problems directly to the Emergency Communications Center in the Law Enforcement Center. This will allow for full time monitoring by the staff in the Center. The Police Department monitors and maintains both of these radio systems and recommends the purchase and installation of this alarm system to enhance public safety by assuring the sites are safe and operating properly. This alarm system can be used with any upgrades made to the radio system. System Costs- Barbeck Communications Group, Inc. of Decatur is an authorized Zetron sales and service representative. A bid for the purchase and installation of the alarm system described above was submitted for$10,537.90. Barbeck will also maintain and service this equipment on a regularly scheduled basis with 24/7 emergency service. This purchase should be funded from Fund 30, the Radio Communication Fund. The Radio Communication Fund collects fees from radio system users for maintenance of the system. The fund is in place for purchases of this nature. There is an older alarm system in the building that only monitors certain pieces of equipment and sends a coded message to the service department at Barbeck. It is not manitored after regular business hours and it is important ta have full time monitoring capabilities. Staff Reference: James A. Anderson Chief of Police ��1111:��I"S011(C(i r�e�3tLlT11PY.OI�� ------ _ _ 424-2741 David R. Slade, Jr. Deputy Chief of Police clrslade(�i�cleeati;rnetor<�= 424-2742 - — � Enclosure: Proposal, Barbeck Communications Grroup, Inc.