Report Prepared by: J.R. Wright, Information Technology Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase Under State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-22-70-31C (PC Goods - Dell Laptops) and State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19D-1 (Dell/EMC Products - Enterprise Technology) with PC Specialists Inc., dba Technology Integration Group (TIG), in a not to Exceed Amount of $120,000 in Fiscal Year 2023/2024
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process to allow for the cooperative purchase under State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-22-70-31C (PC Goods - Dell Laptops) and State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19D-1 (Dell/EMC Products - Enterprise Technology) with PC Specialists Inc., dba Technology Integration Group (TIG).in a not to Exceed Amount of $120,000 in Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to piggybacking; and,
B. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-22-70-31C (PC Goods - Dell Laptops); and,
C. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 1-19-70-19D1-1 (Dell/EMC Products - Enterprise Technology); and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents; and,
E. Authorizing the purchase of up to $120,000 of goods through PC Specialists Inc., dba Technology Integration Group (TIG).
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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 23/24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City has primarily procure...
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