From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Purchase of Panasonic "Toughbook" mobile laptops, tablets and accessories from GTS Technology Solutions (GTS), a State approved Department of Information Resources (DIR) vendor, for the Police Department in the amount of $134,330.91
Presenter
Chief Steve Dye, Police Department, and Ryan Simpson, Senior Financial Analyst, Police Department
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Police Department is seeking to purchase rugged mobile laptops for new vehicles purchased in FY 2018. Additionally, the rugged mobile tablets used by Motorcycle Officers have reached the end of their useful life, and need to be replaced.
GTS Technology Solutions (GTS), a State approved Department of Information Resources (DIR) vendor, has submitted a quote for $134,330.91 for Panasonic “Toughbook” mobile laptops, tablets and accessories.
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. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements 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 the DIR.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the Police Department’s purchase of Panasonic “Toughbook” mobile laptops, tablets, and accessories is available in the FY 2017/2018 Crime Tax Fund budget (286110-60520 - $108,195.91) and in the FY 2017/2018 General Fund budget (283210-60520 - $26,135.00), for a total of $134,330.91.