HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/2013PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March 18, 2013
4:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Steve Schmitt
David Jones
Harold Getty
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to accept bid from Electronic Engineering at a cost not to
exceed $11,003.80 per squad car for the FYE 14 Equipment Installation in
squad cars and purchase of needed equipment to outfit six new squad cars —
Submitted by Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services.
ADJOURNMENT
Suzy Schares
City Clerk
CITY OF WATERLOO
Committee/Council Communication
Finance, Public Safety Committee, City Council Meeting: 03/18/2013
Created on 03/08/2013
Dept. Head Signature: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
# of Attachments: None
SUBJECT: Accept bid from Electronic Engineering for FYE 14 Equipment Installation
in squad cars and purchase of needed equipment to outfit six new squad cars.
Submitted by: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
Recommended City Council Action: Accept bid from Electronic Engineering from FYE 14
Equipment Installation and purchase of needed equipment to outfit six new squad cars.
Summary Statement: We requested bids from a total of four vendors for the installation of
equipment in Waterloo Police marked and unmarked vehicles. Only two vendors submitted
timely bids, and those bids meet all specifications. We recommend we accept Electronic
Engineering's bid of up to $11003.80 per squad car.
Expenditure Required: Yes
Source of Funds: General Obligation Bonds and General Funds as needed
Policy Issue: None
Alternative: None
Background Information: This vendor has been providing this service to the City of Waterloo for
the past several years. It is a very unique business with very little competition within the industry.
Electronic Engineering has provided us with exceptional and reliable service for our public safety
needs.