HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Multi-Band Routers MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER �2
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
- MULTI-BAND ROUTERS AND INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of multi-band routers
including installation from PCS Mobile.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 117-42281-209-4 (CCPD
Apparatus & Tools) in the amount not to exceed $38,006.53.
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BACKGROUND:
This request is for the purchase of new ruggedized cellular modems and associated
hardware for police patrol vehicles. These modems will replace the existing cellular air
cards and create a wireless hot spot around the police vehicles allowing for multiple
devices, such as computer tablets and ticket writers, to connect to the internet. These
connections allow for greater flexibility for public safety applications while allowing for
faster uploading of critical information such as citations and warnings.
Bids were taken by GSA and a contract was awarded to PCS Mobile. Purchasing, Police
and IT staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and
determined that the contract would provide the best product, service and pricing for °`
meeting the needs of the City.
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with PCS Mobile by
the Federal General Services Administration Cooperative Purchasing Program. �
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Purchases through this program are authorized under Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 271.103. �
Staff recommends approval. ;
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RESOLUTION NO. /{'� U l.7►-�q��
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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
MULTI-BAND ROUTERS, WITH INSTALLATION,
THROUGH THE FEDERAL GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTARION COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
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
271.103 to make purchases under certain Federal supply schedules therefore satisfying
any state law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids for the purchase of
the item; and
WHEREAS, the Federal General Services Administration Cooperative Purchasing
Program is a qualified purchasing program; and
WHEREAS, the Federal General Services Administration Cooperative Purchasing
Program has an established contract No. GS-35F-0143R with PCS Mobile for Schedule
70 IT Products and Services; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has a need to replace old router technology in
the patrol cars with new technology; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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 36 multi-band routers, with installation, from PCS Mobile for an amount not
to exceed $38,003.53.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said multi-band routers.
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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 1stday of December, 2015.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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