HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - WorkstationsMEMO TO:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER S'�-
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PANASONIC WORKSTATIONS AND DOCKS
City Council to consider a resolution for the purchase of Panasonic workstations and
docks from CDW -G through an established interlocal agreement with The Cooperative
Purchasing Network (TCPN).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 117 - 48860 -209 -4 (Crime
Control District Fund /CCPD Technical Services /Machinery Equipment and
Implementation) $26,978.00 and 100 - 42281 -210 -3 (General Fund /Fire Department
Operations /Machinery Equipment and Implementations) $19,270.00, with the total
amount not to exceed $46,248.00.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The
Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 271.102 Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to CDW -G. The
Police, Fire and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for specification compliance and
pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City. The interlocal agreement satisfies all bidding
requirements under Texas Local Government Code.
The purpose of this request is to approve the purchase of 24 rugged Panasonic tablets
and associated hardware /software. The tablets will be used in the field by the Police and
Fire Departments and replaces existing mobile workstations that are older technology
and are at the end of their useful life expectancy. This will ensure that officers and fire
fighters are using state of the art equipment, which increases personnel safety and
efficiency. Staff recommends approval.
8/28/2013 (2:26:34 PM)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
WORKSTATIONS AND DOCKS THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 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, Section 271.102
to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) is a qualified purchasing
cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government
Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, has established an Interlocal Agreement
with TCPN and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding
requirements; and
WHEREAS, TCPN has established a contract with CDW -G under TCPN contract
#R5106, Technology Solutions; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need to replace older technology workstations for the
Police and Fire Departments.
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 24 Panasonic workstations and docks from CDW -G in an amount not to exceed
$46,248.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said items.
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 3rd day of September, 2013.
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