Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board approves sheriff's request to waive solicitation for router installs funded by forfeiture board
Summary
The board approved a waiver to hire an installer for Cradlepoint routers for the sheriff's patrol fleet, with equipment and installation funded by the forfeiture board (about $242,000). Staff said T‑Mobile provided deep discounts and the routers can be reused and last 8–10 years; signature authority on the purchase agreement will be handled on a future consent agenda.
Chief Bob Steph told the board the sheriff's office is transitioning its cellular service from Verizon to T‑Mobile. Phase one replaces department cell phones at no cost; phase two would install Cradlepoint routers in roughly 179–200 patrol vehicles and enable connectivity for about 85 computers and tablets. Steph said…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
