HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Tablet ComputersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 1—
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 19, 2014
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TABLET COMPUTERS
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of 10 Getac tablet
computers from PCS Mobile for the Police Department 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 $38,740.40.
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.
The purpose of this request is to approve the purchase of 10 rugged Getac tablets and
associated hardware/software. The tablets will be used in the field by the Police
Department and replaces existing mobile workstations that are older technology and are
at the end of their useful life expectancy. This will ensure that officers are using state of
the art equipment, which increases personnel safety and efficiency.
Staff recommends approval.
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WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local
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make purchases understate contract therefore• any state law requiring local
governments • seek competitivebids forthe purchase of and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Contractsprogram is a qualified purchasing program; and
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WHEREAS, the State of i` has an establisheda . i D 4..
with PCS Mobile for IT Products and Related Services.
WHEREAS, the City has a need to replace 10 mobile computers for the Police
Department; and
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are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
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 19th day of August, 2014.
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