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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Phone EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: AUGUST 21, 2018 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF PHONE EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of phone equipment from Radcom Technologies, Inc. for the Information Technology Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is available in account 100-44525-120-001 (Non -Departmental Utilities) for an amount not to exceed $28,884. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for Mitel accessories for the City phone system to include phones, headsets, add on modules, and related equipment. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Radcom Technologies, Inc. The IT Department staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval AP/BS RESOLUTION NO. 2018-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE PHONE EQUIPMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is a qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement with the DIR and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the DIR has established contract No. DIR-TSO-2685 for IT Products and Related Services with Radcom Technologies, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for new phone equipment; and WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase of phone equipment from Radcom Technologies, Inc. through an interlocal agreement with DIR for an amount not to exceed $28,884. Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of said phone equipment. Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of August, 2018. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Resolution No. 2018-063 2