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Consider approving Resolution No. 2013-066 authorizing the City Manager to purchase replacement desktop and laptop computer systems and associated accessories in an amount not to exceed $112,500 from Dell Computer Corporation utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing for automated information systems and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City replaces PC's on a four year cycle (subject to funding availability), which is a benchmark that generally corresponds to the useful life of desktop computer systems. The FY 2013-2014 budget includes $112,500 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. City Administration evaluated the quotations as to meeting specifications and desires to award the purchase of the computer hardware to Dell Computer Corporation.
The FY 2013-2014 budget provides $112,500 for the purchase of approximately 40 desktop computers, 57 laptop computers and associated accessories, such as monitors, docking stations, carry cases and sounds bars.
It is anticipated that the proposed procurement from Dell Computer Corporation would include the following items, but quantities and configurations may change dependent upon final user needs:
40 Desktop Computers - $27,878
55 Docking Stations - $7,012
57 Laptop Computers - $53,072
95 Monitors - $17,222
97 Keyboards - $1,357
97 Mice - $1,493
97 Sound Bars - $2,206
57 Laptop Cases - $2,194
Anticipated Total $112,434
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving the purchase of replacement desktop and laptop computer systems and associated accessories from Dell Computer Corporation using the State of Texas catalog purchasing procedures, in an amount not to exceed $112,500.
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