Discussion and possible action to authorize a four (4) year monthly service plan with T-Mobile USA, Inc. (NASPO Contract No. MA176) for a one-time equipment fee of $1,693.00 for seven (7) cradle point routers and a monthly fee of $287.70 for the Webb County Fire Department n accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-3140-001-441805 (General Fund-Fire & EMS Services-Administration-Internet Service)]

Issue: The Webb County Fire Department requires a fail-safe connectivity solution for their emergency response vehicles in the event they are responding to an emergency in rural areas and/or other sections of the County that may experience unreliable connectivity.

Solution: Consideration to authorize the services requested by the Fire Department.   Equipment is for four (4) fire trucks and three (3) vehicles assigned to Fire Department personnel. 

Result: If approved, the order will be placed by the Webb County Purchasing Agent.

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