HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Tablet ComputersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: • RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 1, 2014
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TABLET COMPUTERS
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of 26 Getac tablet
computers from PCS Mobile through a contract established by the State of Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 117 - 42281 -209 -4 (CCPD,
Apparatus & Tools) in the amount not to exceed $100,725.04.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with PCS Mobile
by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative
Contracts Program. Purchases through this program are authorized under Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271, Subchapter D and Texas Government Code Chapter
2054, Section 2054.0565 (b).
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to PCS Mobile. The
Purchasing and Police staff reviewed the contract for specification compliance and
determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the
needs of the City.
This purchase request is for new tablet computers used in patrol vehicles. Last year the
transition from laptops to tablets was made due to significant cost savings. We are
continuing to replace the old equipment that is at end of life and runs on software and is
no longer supported by the manufacturer.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7- lgbLET
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
TABLET COMPUTERS THROUGH A STATE OF TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR)
CONTRACT PROGRAM 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,
Subchapter D and Texas Government Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b) to
make purchases under a state contract therefore satisfying any state law requiring local
governments to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the item; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Contracts program is a qualified purchasing program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas can participate in the State of Texas DIR
Cooperative Contracts Program through membership in the Program and wishes to utilize
the contract meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas DIR has an established contract #DIR -SDD -2061
with PCS Mobile for IT Products and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need to replace 26 mobile computers in patrol vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, • • OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase
of 26 Getac tablet computers from PCS Mobile for an amount not to exceed $100,725.04.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said computers.
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 1st day of July, 2014.
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