Report Prepared by: J.R. Wright, Information Technology Manager
Title
SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase Under State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-01A (Desktop Computers (Dell), Mandatory) and State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-05A (Monitors, Desktop (Dell), Mandatory) with Granite Data Solutions in a not to Exceed Amount of $60,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase under State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-01A (Desktop Computers (Dell), Mandatory) and State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-05A (Monitors, Desktop (Dell), Mandatory) with Granite Data Solutions in a not to exceed Amount of $60,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements for cooperative purchasing as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code; and,
B. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-01A (Desktop Computers (Dell), Mandatory); and,
C. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-17-70-05A (Monitors, Desktop (Dell), Mandatory); and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
E. Authorizing the purchase of up to $60,000 of goods through Granite Data Solutions.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 21/22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City primarily procures Dell desktops through Granite Data Solutions each fiscal year as they offer the lowest availa...
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