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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGEFV
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MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2001
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS FOR THE LIBRARY
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of 39 computers and
associated hardware from Able Electronics in the amount of $66,920.00.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this project are available in account:
177-42281-012-313 General Facility Capital Projects
2001 "A„ Bond Series.............................................................$57,100.00
326-42281-101-3-0004 Technology Fund/Dept. Purchases/
Replacements/Apparatus & Tools .............................................$ 9,820.00
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made under the State of Texas Qualified Information Systems
Vendor Catalog Program as authorized by Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D,
Chapter 2157.
In accordance with the above referenced Texas Government Code quotations were
requested from four Qualified Information Systems Vendors with three QISV vendors
responding. Able Electronics provided the lowest and most responsive proposal. A bid
tabulation is attached for review.
The Library will use these computers as part of the Library expansion project to replace
existing computers that are over three years old and to expand staff and public
computers in phase 1 of the new facility. Approximately 20 additional computers will be
purchased prior to the opening of Phase 2 of the Library.
Staff recommends approval.
February 15, 2001 (9:19AM)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
THE PURCHASING PROGRAMS OF THE STATE
PURCHASING AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
FOR CERTAIN ITEMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, pursuant to the authority granted by
Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2157, desires to participate in the
described purchasing programs of the State Purchasing and General Services
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, is of the opinion that participation in these
programs will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of this City through the anticipated
savings to be realized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Grapevine, Texas, does request the State Purchasing
and General Services Commission under the Qualified Information Systems Vendor
Program to include its stated need for:
Quantity
Description
39 Ea
Intel P3-600 Personal Computers
26 Ea
Computer Monitors
23 Ea
Computer Keyboards
11 Ea
Laser Printers
6 Ea
8 Channel Switch Boxes
on the commission's Qualified Information Systems Vendor Program (QISV), whereby the
City of Grapevine may be allowed to purchase these items from the QISV program.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee, is authorized and directed to
sign and deliver all necessary requests and other documents in connection therewith for
and on behalf of the City of Grapevine.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of February, 2001.
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