HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Computer Equipment and Software LicensesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 2, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
LICENSES FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of computer
equipment and software licenses from Brite Computers for the Police and
Fire Departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CCPD Fund for an annual estimated amount of
$70,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is for computer equipment and software licenses
for a variety of uses in the Police and Fire Departments to include, but not
limited to, devices for Patrol Units, HID Digital Persona (fingertip
scanner/reader) licenses, and computer equipment.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The 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 Brite
Computers. The Police, Fire, and Purchasing staff 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.
LW