Purchase $479,670 in new 800 MHz radios for police and fire departments
$479,670.01
In Plain English
The city's current public safety radios are aging and need replacement. The new 800 MHz radios allow police officers and firefighters to communicate clearly across the city. Only one company manufactures this specific equipment type, making it a sole-source purchase.
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