Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: March 18, 2025

Summary:

Approve a contract with American Power Systems for the Lewis County Public Safety Radio Battery Backup System

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Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County VHF radio infrastructure requires upgrades and replacement of outdated equipment to support the functions of law enforcement and first responder interoperable communication which includes the need for battery backup systems to support the new equipment power needs and provide for continued operations during power outages; and

WHEREAS, Congressional funding was approved in December 2022 as part of the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Technology and Equipment Program, and Lewis County was awarded $2,800,000 in 2023; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County issued an request for proposals for a Public Safety Radio Battery Backup System in August 2024 and received three bids which were unsealed on October 3, 2024; and

WHEREAS, American Power Systems of Kent, Wash., was awarded the project on November 5, 2024, by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) via Resolution 24-402 and subsequent contract negotiations were completed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the contract for the Public Safety Radio Backup Battery System shall be awarded to American Power Systems of Kent, Wash., and upon presentation of a contract acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the 911 Director is authorized to sign on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 18th day of March, 2025.