HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Mobile Computer EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 5, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of replacement
mobile computer equipment from Brite Computers for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Operating Supplies budget for the Fire
Department (177-42200-210-003-170001-1) for a total amount not to
exceed $64,199.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is to approve the purchase of 25 rugged Getac
tablets and associated hardware/software. The tablets will be used in the
field by Fire Department personnel and will replace existing mobile
workstations that are older technology and are at the end of their useful
life expectancy. This will ensure that officers and firefighters are using
state of the art equipment, which increases personnel safety and
efficiency.
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 Brite
Computers. The Fire 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
JS/LW