Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order, for the Department of Technology, on behalf of The Columbus Public Health Department, for the purchase of replacement desktop computers and related accessories. This purchase will be made from a pre-established universal term contract (UTC), FL001696, with Resource One, expiration date March 31, 2008.
The desktop computers and related accessories being replaced are outdated and/or obsolete. The desktop computers and related accessories are used for the running of applications that are very important to the daily operation of The Columbus Public Health Department. Additionally, the desktop computers and related accessories being replaced do not meet the current minimal City of Columbus specifications/standards. As such, replacement of this equipment is crucial for continued efficiency of city operations. Funds for this purchase are budgeted and available in the 2007 Department of Technology's Internal Service Fund Budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $125,291.00 in 2005 and $117,337.14 in 2006 was expended with Resource One for The Columbus Public Health Department. Funds are budgeted and available in the 2007 Department of Technology's Internal Service Fund's Budget to fund this purchase, which in the aggregate totals $48,539.00.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
311419297 -- Resource One Computer Systems, Inc. Expiration Date: 02/21/2009
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, for the Department of Technology to purchase replacement desktop computers and related accessories on behalf of The Columbus Public Health Department from a pre-established universal term contract with Resource One and to authorize the expenditure of $48,539.00 from the Department of Technology's internal service fund. ($48,539.00)
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WHEREAS, desktop computers and related accessories used by The Columbus Public Health De...
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