S85-E29332B – Approve spending authority to purchase handheld computer products and related services from Microsoft Corporation through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in a total amount not to exceed $311,000.00 for Houston Public Works.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approves spending authority to purchase handheld computer hardware and accessories from Microsoft Corporation through the Texas Department of Information Resources contract DIR-TSO-3373 in a total amount not to exceed $311,000.00 and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders, as necessary, for Houston Public Works.
The scope of work requires the vendor to furnish and deliver Microsoft Surface handheld computer hardware and related services to Houston Public Works (HPW). This purchase is necessary to enable mobile access to field employees for asset management and work order systems.
Microsoft Corporation will provide approved and/or standardized products, which include but not limited to, computer tablets, memory cards and ancillary equipment.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (A) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
MWBE Participation:
Zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2020 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E. Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2020
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Public Works
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$311,000.00
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$0
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$311,000.00
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