S17-H25840 - Approve the purchase of computers in the amount not to exceed $399,968.00 through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Interim Fire Chief for the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of computers in the amount not to exceed $399,968.00through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for the Houston Fire Department, and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders, as necessary, to DIR’s Go Direct Vendor, CDW Government, LLC.
This purchase consists of 116 Panasonic Toughmate tablets, five-year warranty and five-year protection insurance for each tablet. These tablets will replace the antiquated devices that are currently being used by field inspectors and will become the standard device used in the field to allow for more efficient operations and maintenance of the devices.
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 or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
M/WBE Participation:
MWBE Zero Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business of Opportunity.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division