Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To ARC Acquisition US, Inc. For The Purchase Of Mobile Computer Mounting Hardware And Installation Services For Eight Fire Department Vehicles For An Estimated Amount Of $32,945.34 (Piggyback).
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Information Technology needs to replace the obsolete computer mounting systems in eight reserve Fire Department vehicles which will allow recently purchased computers to be safely secured. ARC Acquisition US, Inc. submitted a quote for $32,945.34 for the equipment and installation.
In December 2021, the Department of Information Technology purchased a total of twenty Panasonic CF-33 Laptops for front-line Fire Department vehicles which cost $77,574.80. This additional purchase for mounting systems requires Commission approval since it puts total expenditures towards ARC Acquisition US, Inc. beyond the $100,000.00 amount allowed per City vendor.
ARC Acquisition US, Inc. is an authorized reseller of Panasonic equipment as listed in DMS Contract Number 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS Amendment 5.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this purchase is available in the FY 2022 Operating Budget in account number 557.130101.51900.552150.000000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Raheem Seecharan, Director, Information Technology
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance & Administration