HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.TWO LASER RADARSCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS
Date: Reference No.
2-1-05
Subject 1Page
AWARDING OF BID FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
LASER RADAR
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Police Department recommends that the Port A~ur City Council award the bid for two (2) Laser
Radars for the bid price of $5,498 to Laser Technology Inc. of Centennial, Colorado.
BACKGROUND:
Currently the police deparhnent does not have the ability to conduct speed enforcement in areas with
high volume traffic during peek periods with Doppler Radar. Laser radars will provide officers with
the newest radar technology. Public safety education in conjunction with laser radar enforcement
should lead to the reduction in the number of injuries and deaths as a result of speed related accidents.
Vendors Each Unit
Laser Technology Inc. Centennial, Colorado $2,749
Kustom Signals, Lenexa, Kansas $2,995
Laser Atlanta LLC Norcross, Georgia $2,799
Total Price
$ 5,498
$ 5,990
$ 5,598
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds for this purchase were approved in the 2005 budget account 125.1101.521.92.00 Police Department
seizure fund.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Approval of the Laser Radars will not affect staffing.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends that the Port Arthur City Council award the bid for two (2) Laser Radars
in the amount of $5,498 to Laser Technology Lnc of Centennial, Colorado. This is the lowest and most
responsive bid.
Chief of Police
"X6~eph Broussard
Purchasing Coordinator
Rebecca Underhffi e
Director of Finance
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