Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology (DoT), to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreements for the procurement of desktop computers and computer related products. Desktop computers, printers, servers, etc., are replaced regularly as they become outdated and/or obsolete. Replacement of this equipment is vital to the continued efficiency of city agencies.
These purchases will be made from the following pre-established universal term contracts/purchase agreements:
· PA007268-Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, Expires 4-30-2027
· PA007267-Law and Order Technology, LLC, Expires 4-30-2027
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding of $580,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency legislation is required to facilitate prompt acquisition of computer equipment and accessories in order to ensure the continuity of critical daily operations of various departments within the City of Columbus.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC
Vendor/CC# - 010668
Expires 2/2/2026
Law and Order Technology, LLC
Vendor/CC # - 040906
Expires 1/19/2026
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreements with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, and Law and Order Technology, LLC for the procurement of computers and computer-related products; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($580,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology has a need to purchase new and replacement desktop computers, computer related products, and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office established PA007268 an...
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