HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Law Enforcement EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of law enforcement
equipment from Brite Computers for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CCPD Fund for an annual estimated amount of
$30,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is for computer equipment and software licenses
for a variety of uses in the Police Department to include, but not limited to
devices for Patrol Units, HID Digital Personal Licenses, computer
equipment, and licenses.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreements with Sourcewell as allowed by Texas Local Government
Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The
contract is for an initial three-year period with one optional, one-year
renewal.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Brite
Computers. The Police 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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