Report Prepared by: Jeff Bennyhoff, Director of Information Technology
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process for Rugged Mobile Computers Solutions to Allow for the Cooperative Purchase with Competitively Bid Contract; (Omnia City of Tucson Contract #226017-02 Panasonic North America Connect) Through Vendors Academic Technologies, Adwar Video, ARC, CDS Office Technologies, Code3 Technology, Diversified, GovDirect, Law and Order Technology, LLC, LEHR, MCT, Route1, Rugged Depot, Turn-Key Mobile, Prologic ITS in a not to Exceed Amount of $95,000 per Fiscal Year for the Length of the Omnia Contract, Expiring on April 13, 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process for rugged mobile computers solutions to allow for the cooperative purchase with competitively bid contract; (Omnia City of Tucson Contract #226017-02 Panasonic North America Connect) Through Vendors Academic Technologies, Adwar Video, ARC, CDS Office Technologies, Code3 Technology, Diversified, GovDirect, Law and Order Technology, LLC, LEHR, MCT, Route1, Rugged Depot, Turn-Key Mobile, Prologic ITS in a not to exceed amount of $95,000 per fiscal year for the length of the Omnia Contract, expiring on April 13, 2025.
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. Approving piggybacking onto the City of Tucson contract 226017-02 expiring April 13th, 2025 for a not to exceed amount of $95,000 per fiscal year; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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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 spec...
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