Title
Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-121 authorizing the purchase of replacement desktops, laptops, and associated accessories from Dell Marketing, L.P. in the amount of $139,000, utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing; and take appropriate action.
Body
REQUESTOR:
Innovation and Technology Department
BACKGROUND:
The City replaces computers on an average four-year cycle (subject to funding availability), which is a benchmark that generally corresponds to the useful life and supportability of these devices. The FY 2023-2024 budget includes funding for the routine replacement of a proportion of the City's desktop and laptop computer systems.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch requested vendor quotations utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing for automated information systems. The Innovation & Technology Department evaluated the quotations to meet specifications and desires to award the purchase of the computer hardware to Dell Marketing, L.P.
The Innovation & Technology budget for FY 2023-2024 provides funding for the purchase of desktop computers, laptop computers, and associated accessories, such as monitors, docking stations, laptop bags, and sound bars. The hardware will be procured under a cooperative purchasing contract through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), contract number DIR-TSO-3763. It is anticipated that the proposed procurement from Dell Marketing, L.P. would include the following items, but quantities and configurations may change slightly, dependent upon the final analysis:
Qty
Items
Projected Cost
25
Dell OptiPlex Desktop Computers
$18,750
15
Dell Latitude Standard Laptop Computers
$15,750
5
Dell Latitude Executive Laptop Computers
$11,500
6
Dell Rugged Laptop Computers
$13,200
10
Dell Rugged Public Safety MDC Laptop Computers
$31,000
16
Dell MDC Spacers for Handles
$1,040
40
Dell Standard 24" Monitors
$9,600
125
Dell St...
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