TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary documents with Dell Marketing, LP (Dell), utilizing the previously approved Dell Master Purchase Agreement No. 28280, for the purchase of personal computers, in an amount not to exceed $1,522,000;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation, of Scottsdale, AZ, for the financing of personal computers, in an amount not to exceed $1,654,000 including escrow fees, principal, and interest, payable over a five-year period; and
Increase appropriations in the General Services Fund (IS 385) in the Technology and Innovation Department (TI) by $1,200,000, offset by funds available. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to execute a five-year lease-purchase agreement through the City’s Master Lease Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation for the financing of personal computers. The Master Lease Agreement was approved by the City Council on May 19, 2015.
Due to space constraints and changing technology needs, the City will be switching to a microcomputer model and will be deploying additional laptops that will take up less space, require less electricity, and still has the computing power to run all existing City applications. These new computers, along with associated peripheral devices, align with redesigned desktop experience standards that focus on mobility, online collaboration, and equipping City staff with industry standard productivity tools. As part of this action, a one-time appropriation of $1,200,000 is requested to purchase computer monitors, peripherals, and computer equipment. The computer monitors, peripherals, and computer equipment need was included in the equipment category of the critical technology infrastructure needs presentation to the City Council on December 5, 2017. Costs for computer replacements are includ...
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