Recommend approval to purchase technology equipment for the Department of Information Technology from Dell, Inc. in the total amount of $352,870.43   

This purchase includes:

• $107,782.53 - 32 Rugged tablets, vehicle equipment and docking stations to be used by The Code Compliance Department in coordination with their new software, Citizen Serve. These tablets will be used in the field and the office and will allow officers to work more efficiently by issuing citations without having to return to the office.  This tablet is currently supported by the Information Technology Department and will replace the current standard laptop. 
• $245,087.90 - for end-user devices (laptops, desktops and monitors) to be replaced in FY2020.  All City of Savannah PC’s have a five year replacement schedule and these items will be kept in inventory to expedite replacement.

This equipment will be purchased through the Georgia State Contract awarded to Dell, Inc. for Computer Equipment. (Contract # 99999-SPD-SPD0000161-0004).  It was competitively bid by the State of Georgia and expires June 2, 2021.

Per Section 2-4154 of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, the City may purchase goods or services through the use of a state contract.

Approval