HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Rugged LaptopsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2026
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF GETAC RUGGED LAPTOPS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of GETAC Rugged
Laptops from Brite Computers for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund for an amount not to
exceed $37,494.
BACKGROUND: The Police Department is outfitting eight new patrol vehicles and one new
animal services vehicle. The laptops for each vehicle are essential for
daily operations, including receiving information related to calls -for -service
and properly completing those calls.
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.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative, and a contract was awarded to Brite
Computers. The Police Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
RG/CG/LW