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Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-075 authorizing the purchase of replacement desktops, laptops and associated accessories from Dell Marketing, L.P. in the amount of $239,000, utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City replaces computers on a four year average cycle (subject to funding availability), which is a benchmark that generally corresponds to the useful life and supportability of these devices. The FY 2022-2023 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 as to meeting specifications and desires to award the purchase of the computer hardware to Dell Marketing, L.P.
The Innovation & Technology budget for FY 2022-2023 provides funding for the purchase of desktop computers, laptop computers and associated accessories, such as monitors, docking stations, laptop bags, and sounds 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 final analysis:
Qty
Items
Projected Cost
50
Dell OptiPlex Desktop Computers
$42,250
55
Dell Latitude Laptop Computers
$60,500
28
Dell Rugged Laptop Computers
$78,400
28
Dell Rugged MDC Docks
$26,600
28
Dell MDC Dock Adapters
$1,904
55
Dell Laptop Docking Stations (Standard)
$12,375
50
Dell Monitors
$11,250
50
Dell Soundbars
$2,500
Lot
Various Peripherals - Keyboard, Mice, laptop bags, etc.
$3,075
FISCAL IMPACT:
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