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 1-22-70-31A (Dell Desktop Computers, Dell Thin Desktops, Dell Thin Laptops, and Dell Rugged Laptops) with Granite Data Solutions in a not to Exceed Amount of $300,000 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 1-22-70-31A (Dell Desktop Computers, Dell Thin Desktops, Dell Thin Laptops, and Dell Rugged Laptops) with Granite Data Solutions in a not to Exceed Amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2023/2024
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements due to cooperative purchasing as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code; and,
B. Authorizing the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement1-22-70-31A (Dell Desktop Computers, Dell Thin Desktops, Dell Thin Laptops, and Dell Rugged Laptops); and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the purchase of up to $300,000 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 23/24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City has primarily procured Dell desktops through Granite Data Solutions each fiscal year as they offer the lowest available price. City staff have researched custom server Dell/EMC pricing and found the lowest price to now be consistently through Granite Data Solutions. To ensure the...
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