Police MDT purchase and brackets
City of LaurelMontana- Detected
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
The council authorized purchase of 10 Panasonic Toughbook mobile data terminals and mounting brackets using $68,000 of grant funds plus $10,250 from budgeted capital funds. Datec Inc. quoted the full package at $78,250, including vehicle docks and mounting kits.
The item was already selected for purchase, so the near-term opportunity is delivery, installation, and any related services. The quote was dated October 8, 2026.
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
- Agency
- City of Laurel
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