Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Upstate Wholesale Supply dba Brite Computers for the purchase of one hundred ninety eight (198) Fujitsu laptops along with the necessary quantity of brackets, consoles, mounts and etc. for the Division of Police. This equipment will allow for replacement of existing laptops for all Patrol, Canine, and Traffic cruisers.
Solicitation SA004887 for Fujitsu laptops and Havis Mounting solutions and related accessories were advertised by the Purchasing Office for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police. Ordinance Number 1213-2013 establishes a Universal Term contract with Update Wholesale Supply, dba Brite Computers, Inc.
There is also a need to transfer funds in the Photo Red Light Fund (Fund 293-OCA 293001) to provide funds for this UTC purchase.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract compliance number is 16-1382350 and expires 10/19/2013.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes a transfer and expenditure of $781,990.70 from the Photo Red Light Funds for the purchase of one hundred ninety eight Fujitsu laptops with the needed quantity of brackets and mounts.
Emergency action is requested in order to purchase the laptops as soon as possible and have them installed into cruisers.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Upstate Wholesale Supply dbaBrite Computers for Fujitsu laptops and related equipment for the Division of Police; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $781,990.70 from the Photo Red Light Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($781,990.70)
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WHEREAS, there was a formal competitive bid process issued through the Purchasing Office as Solicitation SA004887; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasin...
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