HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Replacement BatteriesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT OF UPS BATTERY BACKUP FOR THE DATA CENTER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of replacement
batteries from Lofton Innovations, LLC for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund for an
estimated amount of $31,264.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the replacement of UPS batteries that have exceeded
their lifecycle to support the City of Grapevine IT network infrastructure at
the Data Center.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Texas General Services Administration (GSA) 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 Lofton
Innovations, LLC. The IT 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.
DA/LW
Back -Up Systems Maintenance, LLC
610 E. Main Street, suite #414
Allen, TX 75002
214-883-8338
Lofton Innovation, LLC
P.O. BOX 6250 Fort Worth, TX 76115
GSA contract # 47QTCA-I9-D-OOMM
July 11 th, 2024
City of Grapevine public safety building
1027 Ira E Woods Ave,
Grapevine, TX 76051
Attn: Darryl Austin
Re: UPS BATTERIES REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL
Quantity DESCRIPTION NET PRICE Extended
160 Batteries: 12 Volt-300 Watt/cell 167.90.00 $ 26, 864.00
160 Installation and remove old battery $3, 600.00
160 Shipping and handling (only $800.00
estimated and might be more at the
time of shipment).
TOTAL $31,264.00
This price quoted above is valid till 0810812024.
A purchase order resulting from this proposal should be made out to:
Lofton Innovation, LLC
P.O.BOX 6250 Fort Worth, TX 76115
eldri ck(aHoftoninnovation. com