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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To Dell Marketing, L.P. For The Purchase Of Various Computer Equipment Including But Not Limited To 240 Laptops, 38 Desktops, 38 Monitors, 265 Docking Stations And Two Servers, Utilizing WSCA-NASPO Contract Number 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS, For An Estimated Amount Not To Exceed $298,950.60 And In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Code Of Ordinances (Piggyback); Amending The Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2020-232.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Information Technology Department desires to purchase new computer equipment to replace obsolete equipment. The purchase of the new computer equipment will provide additional functionality, increased processing capacity, and be equipped with updated operating systems which will enhance the City’s cybersecurity efforts and operational efficiencies. The requested computer equipment is available through Dell Marketing, L.P., utilizing the State of Florida, WSCA-NASPO Contract Number 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS, which was procured by competitive bid.
This item provides for the execution of the agreement, as well as the approval of the issuance of the attached purchase order to Dell, Inc. This purchase includes items such as laptops, monitors, desktops, servers, and accessories in an amount not to exceed $298,950.60 based on quotes submitted by Dell, referencing the appropriate agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
A portion of the funding for this purchase is available in the FY 2021 Operating Budget account number 557.130101.51900.564410.000000.000.000. The remainder of the funding will be made available in the FY 2021 Operating Budget as detailed in Exhibit 1, subject to approval of this resolution.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Steve Stewart, Assistant Director for Procurement, Financial Services
Raheem Seecharan, Director, Information Technology
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance & Administration