HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Tablet ComputersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
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MEETING DATE: JULY 7, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TABLET COMPUTERS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of 13 Getac tablet
computers for the Fire Department 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 100-42210-210-3 (Computer
Equipment & Supplies) in the amount not to exceed $61,876.13.
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/Fire Department 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 13 rugged Getac tablets and
associated hardware/software. The tablets will be used in the field by the Fire
Department and replaces existing mobile workstations that are older technology and are
at the end of their useful life expectancy. This purchase ensures that our Fire
Department personnel will be able to communicate efficiently with the Police Department
using state of the art equipment.
Staff recommends approval.
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6/29/2015 2:43:47 PM
RESOLUTION NO. OoM i''WMRS
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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 Cooperative Contracts Program has an
established contract No. DIR-SDD-2061 with PCS Mobile for IT Products and Related
Services; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need to replace thirteen tablet computers for the Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED• 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 thirteen Getac tablet computers from PCS Mobile for an amount not to exceed
$61,876.13.
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 7th day of July, 2015.
ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2