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Oakley council authorizes $1,572.50 extra to Prairie State Communications after 20% price increase on siren radios
Summary
After Prairie State Communications delivered 800 MHz radios at a 20% higher price than quoted, the vendor agreed to split the increase; council approved the city's additional share of $1,572.50 for a total payment of $22,397.50 and asked staff to scrutinize future vendor quotes.
The Oakley City Council approved an additional payment of $1,572.50 to Prairie State Communications on Nov. 3 after the vendor delivered 800-megahertz radios for the city's siren system at a price 20% higher than originally quoted.
Staff said the radios were ordered and delivered and that Prairie State proposed splitting the added cost; the city's share was described in the meeting as roughly $1,572.50, bringing the total invoice to $22,397.50. Council members questioned why the price rose by 20% and discussed whether the city should require clearer firm-quote language from vendors in future procurements.
A council member observed, "That's a lot of money," during the exchange about the unexpected increase. The council approved the additional payment by motion and unanimous vote.
Council did not adopt a new procurement policy at the meeting but directed staff to consider whether quote terms and vendor communications should be tightened going forward.
