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Council Approves $41,100 for Radio System Backup Power After Multiple Failures
Summary
Merrimack authorized $41,100.84 to purchase eight Eaton uninterruptible power supplies for police and fire radio infrastructure, citing failed units and the need for guaranteed vendor replacement.
MERRIMACK, N.H. — The Town Council voted 5-0 Thursday to approve $41,100.84 to purchase eight Eaton uninterruptible power-supply (UPS) units to protect the town’s radio communications equipment.
Police and fire officials told the council that several existing power-distribution units are failing and that the UPS units are necessary to keep dispatch and radio systems operating during power loss. The request covers six units for the police department and two for South Fire.
Chief (presenting) said the town solicited bids, Eaton units were the lowest-cost responsive bid, and the vendor offers a five-year guarantee: if a unit fails within five years, the supplier will replace it at no cost. The chief explained that these are industrial UPS systems — not consumer-grade backups — designed to provide a constant current without the brief “blips” that can damage sensitive radio equipment.
Why it matters: Maintaining continuous, reliable power for dispatch and radio communication is critical for emergency response. Councilors approved the purchase and authorized the town manager to sign procurement paperwork.
What the council did: Motion to approve the purchase of eight Eaton UPS systems for $41,100.84, motion passed 5-0-0.
