From
Carmen Ard
Title
Purchase of Net-Cloud managed support services, mobile routers and cradlepoint router installation through GTS Technology, Inc., in all Water Utilities service vehicles in the amount of $77,142.15 through a state interlocal agreement with DIR
Presenter
Gabe Johnson, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The purchase of this service and mobile routers will provide an enhanced system of connectivity for each of our service vehicles affording consistent connection with our crews to our work order systems and web based functions. Our current service frequently fails causing delays in updating and completing work orders. Repairs and maintenance of the current service are costly and do not guarantee improved results. Implementation of the new service will save in time and resources, increasing productivity.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization, each to perform governmental functions or services including administrative functions normally associated with the operation of government. The City of Grand Prairie does not need to competitively bid items purchased through such agreements as they have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including DIR.
DIR provides statewide leadership and oversight for management of government information and communications technology. DIR has served in a leadership role to facilitate the state’s economic competitiveness through its ability to deliver quality information resources commodities and services at the lowest prices and best value for state and local government as well as the K-12 public and higher education systems
GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., through their DIR contracts offers the mobile routers, installation ...
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