Avondale Estates staff recommends $24,003 quote for in‑car police radios

Avondale Estates police asked the board to approve replacement of five in‑car radios removed from older fleet vehicles and now past their service life.

Staff presented two state‑contract quotes: Motorola Apex 6500 (about $36,060.75) and a Harris XL‑85 package from Loudoun Communications for $24,002.95. The police representative recommended accepting the lower Harris quote; staff said the item can be absorbed in the police vehicles and equipment capital line by using unanticipated capital transfers and a recent donation.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about fleet size, spare vehicles and state contract eligibility; staff confirmed both quotes were state‑contract vendors and that the purchase can proceed through the existing capital line once the board approves the budget amendment. No formal roll call vote on the procurement was recorded at the June 24 meeting; commissioners expressed general agreement with proceeding.