HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Panasonic ToughbooksMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 17, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF PANASONIC TOUGHBOOKS FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of Panasonic
Toughbooks from SHI Government Solutions for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for a total
amount not to exceed $45,895.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is to replace end of life Panasonic Toughbooks.
The Toughbooks are used for patient care reporting on the Department's
Mobile Intensive Care Units.
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 SHI
Government Solutions. The 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.
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