Subject: [NEXTEL-1] Davie signs on with new wireless service

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Davie signs on with new wireless service

By David Volz

Special Correspondent

Posted
October 1 2003

Davie · The town is about to receive an upgrade on its telecommunications equipment.

Town Council members recently approved a bid with Nextel for cellular equipment and services. The bid was based on a similar agreement that the state made with Nextel.

The town will pay $27,624 annually for Nextel pagers, cellular phones and 900-MHZ two-way radios. Currently Davie uses Nextel in some of its departments, according to Frank Apicella, technology and information management director for Davie.

In a report he wrote that by using Nextel the entire town staff would increase efficiency in communication.

Mayor Tom Truex voted against the resolution. During his time on the council he has come out against using state bids as a basis for major town purchases, an approach known as "piggybacking."

"This is a major expense," said Truex. "It may be a good deal, but a contract that is that large should be bid out so we can ensure we are getting the best deal for the town."

Council member Lisa Hubert said she thinks the town is getting a good deal from Nextel and was in favor of the deal.

Council members also approved a three-year lease agreement with GE Capital to provide the town's government with a new telephone system and a maintenance contract with Teleswitch Technologies Inc. The telephone system will cost $288,882 and the maintenance and support portion will cost $24,775.

According to a report prepared by Apicella, the existing telephone system in Davie is obsolete. It does not function well enough to allow employees to do their jobs. It is also expensive to maintain.

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