AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2016-168R, approving the procurement of cellular phone devices, air cards and mobile service for the Police Department in the estimated annual amount of $122,000.00 from AT&T Mobility through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts ("TCPA") Department of Information Resources ("DIR") contract #dir-tso-2652 for data communication and networking equipment and related services; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: December 6, 2016
Department: Police Department - C. Stapp, Chief (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager)
Funds Required: $50,000 air cards/service; $72,000 cell phones/service
Account Number: 10002141.52110; 10002141.52105
Funds Available: $140,000
Account Name: CDPD Communications; Communications/Telephone
CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
#7 - Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
#8 - Provide for the efficient and effective delivery of services
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s): [add the Plan elements and Goal # and Objective(s)]
BACKGROUND:
The City of San Marcos is authorized by the Local Government Code, Chapter 271, to participate in cooperative purchasing programs. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts ("TCPA") Department of Information Resources ("DIR") has awarded contract #DIR-TSO-2652 for Data Communication and Networking Equipment and Related Services to AT&T Mobility located in Austin, Texas.
The San Marcos Police Department utilizes air cards, cell phones, and corresponding mobile service in daily communications. As the size of the Police Department constituency has grown over the years, so has the need for an increased number of air cards, cell phones, and corresponding mobile services. Because the dollar amount is now expected to surpass $50,000 for these mobile devices and related services, we are requesting City Council approval.
The total annual estim...
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