| BACKGROUND |
| This memo summarizes the 2025 computer order of computer-assisted design (CAD) mobile workstation computers as part of our IT Division's annual lifecycle rotation program. The various divisions' 2025 operating budgets have funds allocated for this program. |
| ANALYSIS |
| The IT and Purchasing Division concluded the State of Wisconsin Contract with Vanguard Computers Inc. (State of WI contract #505ENT-M22-WICOMPUTER-02) offered the lowest price for our 2025 computer order of 6 HP ZBook Fury Laptops & docking stations and 6 Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets. Purchasing has confirmed this contract qualifies as a cooperative purchasing exception to our purchasing ordinance. |
| FISCAL IMPACT |
This 2025 computer order will have a total fiscal impact of $25,110.00. Funding for these computers would be charged to various division operating budgets under expense object 6550.
| Fund |
A/N# |
| General Fund |
01000110 |
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| Sewer Utility |
05511950 |
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| Stormwater Utility |
05612030 |
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| Water Utility |
05411892-08921 |
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| RECOMMENDATION |
| Section 12-15 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager, cooperative purchases pursuant to a contract with any other local, state or federal governmental unit or agency may be made without following a competitive bidding or quotation process. In accordance with Section 12-15 of the Municipal Code and because this cooperative purchase is in excess of $25,000, I am hereby submitting a report of this purchase to the Common Council. If you have any questions on this purchase, please contact me or IT Manager Tony Neumann. |
