HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorization of purchase of mobile computer equipment for Police Dept. RESOLUTION NO. 01-287
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF MOBILE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM SOLE SOURCE
AMES POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS,on June 26,2001,the Ames Police Department accepted a grant from the Iowa
Department of Transportation for computer equipment that will enable officers to complete and file
accident reports electronically; and,
WHEREAS,this equipment will benefit the Ames Police Department by reducing the time
officers spend filling out handwritten reports and increase the reliability of the information within
those reports; and,
WHEREAS, the equipment to be purchased must be designed specifically for vehicles and
be able to withstand the elements that it will be exposed to; and,
WHEREAS,research on availability and application of this equipment was performed,and
it has been determined that the equipment offered by Data 911 is superior because of its reliability
and service; and,
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the formal bidding requirements be waived to allow the
Police Department to purchase from this sole source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the formal bidding process is hereby waived to allow for the purchase of eight mobile computers
from Data 911 in the amount of$51,339.92.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of June, 2001.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Quirmbach
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of June, 2001.