Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a contract with Upstate Wholesale Supply dba Brite Computers for Fujitsu laptops with modem and GPS and five (5) year no fault warranty and related equipment on
behalf of the Division of Police. This equipment will be installed in the seventy five (75) 2011 Ford Crown Victorias purchased earlier this year.
Solicitation SA004427 for Fujitsu laptops, with modem, GPS and five year no fault warranty and related equipment closed on June 21, 2012. There were three vendors who responded. Upstate Wholesale Supply dbaBrite Computers was the lowest bidder
and also met specifications. The other two companies, OfficeMax North America and Howard Technology did not meet specifications. After review of the bids, the Division of Police recommends the bid award to Upstate Wholesale Supply
dba Brite Computers.
Contract compliance number is 16-1382350 and expires 10/19/2013.
Fiscal Impact: The Fleet Management Division has funding available from the Special Income Tax Fund and the Division of Police JAG Grant Fund 220, Grant No. 331202. This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $64,088.35 from the Special Income Tax Fund.
Emergency action is requested to allow the seventy five (75) Police cruisers to be upfitted with laptops with modem, GPS and five (5) year no fault warranty so they can be deployed into service as soon as possible.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with Upstate Wholesale Supply dbaBrite Computers for Fujitsu Lifebook T731 laptops and related equipment on behalf of the Division of Police; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $225,872.90 from the Public Safety Justice Assistance Grant Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $64,088.35 from the Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($289,961.25)
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WHEREAS, there was a formal competitive bid pro...
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