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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of In-Car Computers and Equipment for the Police Department RESOLUTION NO.22-226 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF IN-CAR COMPUTERS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,Police patrol vehicles are each outfitted with a ruggedized laptop computer that allows an officer to perform various tasks from the vehicle,including receiving dispatch information,records search, ticket writing, and electronic filing; and, WHEREAS,these laptops are on a four-year replacement cyle and the current laptops are now past their replacement cycle; and, WHEREAS, for more than 14 years, the Department's in-car computers have been Panasonic Toughbook models and Panasonic is the industry leader in the limited marked of fully ruggedized laptops; and, WHEREAS, the experience with Toughbooks has been exceptional, and the Police requests to continue with the Toughbook CF-33 model; and, WHEREAS,the State of Iowa has a Master Pricing Agreement for Panasonic Laptops and Tablets which include pricing from Keltek,Inc., and this Master Pricing Agreement provides the Department with standardized pricing and allows for negotiated discounts based on quantity and service level; and, WHEREAS,because some of the computers have been replaced over time, only seven of the cars require replacement of Toughbooks at this time and several vehicles require updated modems; and, WHEREAS, City staff have obtained a proposal for seven Toughbooks and 11 updated modems, along with other supporting equipment (power supplies, keyboards, etc.) and installation services from Keltek,Inc., of Baxter,Iowa,in the amount of$64,342.44; and, WHEREAS,funding for this purchase is available through the Police Department's IT depreciation account,which currently has a balance of$368,000. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the purchase of Panasonic Toughbook CF-33s, modems, and other supporting equipment for the Police Department with Keltek,Inc., of Baxter, Iowa, in the amount of$64,342.44 is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 10th day of May, 2022. �,Z Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck,Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10th day of May, 2022.