Agenda No. 5.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | February 18, 2025 |
| Department: | Information Technology |
| Subject: | Resolution 25-R-008 - Authorizing the purchase of computer equipment from CDW (B.James/D.Hardin/J.Bluebird) |
BACKGROUND
Staff is seeking authorization from City Council to purchase 45 Getac tablet computers for $133,000 from CDW. The new Getac tablets will be used by the Police Department to carry out their daily duties in the field. These Getac tablets are replacements for existing Getac tablets that need to be replaced. CDW is a Buyboard vendor, but staff did seek quotes from other vendors.
GOAL
Provide the necessary equipment for the public safety departments to accomplish the City policy value of having a Safe Community.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
This will improve the operations of our Public Safety departments to better serve and protect our residents.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City to spend up to $133,000.00 with CDW for the purchase of Getac tablet computers.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $133,000.00 for this purchase is coming from the funds allocated in the FY 2024-25 IT budget. It should be noted that the cost includes the warranty for the tablets.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 25-R-008.