HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 35 - AutoCADMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AUTOCAD SOFTWARE UPGRADE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a software upgrade
for AutoCAD from DLT Solutions, LLC. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Public Works Department) in an
amount not to exceed $15,479.40 for the upgrade.
BACKGROUND: Public Works has used AutoCAD for drafting over the past 20 years.
Public Works seeks to upgrade the software to Civil3D to use for in-house
design of upcoming water and wastewater line projects.
The upgrade to the software will allow City staff to perform more advanced
design to include creating alignments, profiles, sections and the ability to
prepare earthwork volumes.
This past year, the City moved to a three-year subscription with AutoCAD
for cost savings. This upgrade is prorated and will merge with the existing
three-year contract.
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 DLT
Solutions, LLC. The Public Works Department 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.