HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 7 COMP EQUIPMENT 12-07-92CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 7
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WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
TO:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
FROM:
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
BACKGROUND
The City Manager has waived the public bid process pursuant to City
Code Section 1624b, Bidding Exceptions, for the purchase of three
new computer work stations and one printer for the Community
Development Department. This request was made on the grounds that
a public bid process for such equipment would be impractical and
incongruous. Not all computer vendors deal with corporate and
network installations. It is also essential that the selected
equipment be compatible with the existing equipment in the
department.
Pursuant to City Code Section 1624b(3), this report is to inform
the City Council of the City Manager's action.
DISCUSSION
In November 1991, the Community Development Department computer
network system was installed by Forbes Computers. The new
equipment would add additional work stations to this system. It is
extremely important that the specifications of the work stations
match those that are already on-line. Consistency would also be
maintained in the maintenance contract for all department computer
equipment. To date, the system has not had any down time.
The quote received from Forbes Computer included faster computers
with the same minimum specifications for the same price that was
charged with the installation last year.
The estimate is broken down as follows:
Three (3) computer work stations $1,750 ea. $5,250
One (1) Laserprinter $1,725 1,725
Installation 860
First Year maintenance 775
Tax 540
Total $9,150
City Council Report
Award of Contract for Community Development Department Computer
Equipment
Page 2
Forbes Computer has a proven track record with AST equipment and
maintenance in all departments of the City.
CONCLUSION
The City Manager has waived the public bid process for the purchase
of additional computer equipment in the Community Development
Department. Pursuant to City Code Section 1624b(3), this report is
i for the City Council of the City Manager's action.
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Daniel Fo Christine A. Shinglet
Senior Planner Assistant City Manage
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