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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER ��
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
COMPUTERS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of computers for the Fire
Department from GTS Technology Solutions.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-42210-210-3 (Computer Equipment
and Supplies) for an amount not to exceed $60,553.35.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for 15 new Toughbook computers that the department uses for EMS
report writing on all EMS and Fire apparatus. The current Toughbooks are outdated, out
of warranty, breakdown frequently and the IT Department can no longer get parts. The
price includes a four year service and support agreement.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the
State of 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 GTS Technology
Solutions. The Fire Department staff and Purchasing 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.
JS/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
COMPUTERS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with
other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Texas Local Government
Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement
with the DIR and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the DIR has established a contract with GTS Technology Solutions
under contract no. DIR-TSO-2520 for IT Products and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace Panasonic
Toughbooks in the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks for the Fire Department from GTS Technology
Solutions through an interlocal agreement with DIR for an amount not to exceed
$60,553.35.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said computers for the Fire Department.
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 19th day of September, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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