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e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 13. 2003 Aoorooriation Requested By: Susan Kellev JL , Source of Funds: Computer/General Department: Purchasinll Account Number: Various Report: -1-- . Resolution: _ Ordinance: Exhibits: Amount Budgeted: $227;900 Amount Requested: $227,900 Budgeted Item@ NO Exhibits: Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the past, City staff submitted a Request for Proposal in order to receive pricing for computer supplies. Due to increased technology and the continual upgrading of computer hardware and software, the items bid were often obsolete prior to. award by Council. In an effort to minimi:i.e staff time and effort on researching the latest comparable or "equal" product to the item bid, staff is requesting approval to purchase computer and technology related products from the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (OIR). The City will utilize an interlocal agreement with the State of Texas approved by City Council on July 12, 1994. - MIS staffhas identified the majority of purchases as listed below: Twelve (12) Network File Servers Three (3) Network Switches, Two (2) Server Racks & Related Equipment Thirty-eight (38) Personal Computers & related parts for repair and upgrade Twenty-four (24) Notebook Computers Network Software . Three (3) scanners andlor document imaging equipment, Three (3) Printers MiscellaneoUs Items Total Estimated Costs $ 55,450 $ 17,635 $ 55,400 $ 74,300 $ 17,865 $ 7,250 $ 5.000 $227,900 Staff Recommendation: Action Required bv Council: Approve utilization of interlocal agreement and expenditure of computer funds to State of Texas Department of Information Resources. Approved for City Council Ae:enda. . ~a)~ e ra . Faze Ie I er bO- 2-03 ate