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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0115J-00-102 2/10/00 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 32 LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FROM COMARK GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION SALES, AWARDED UNDER STATE NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT PRICE SCHEDULE ("SNAPS") CONTRACT NO. 2501401, EFFECTIVE UNTIL MARCH 9, 2000, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,232, AND WAREFORCE INC. AWARDED UNDER STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 2.52-001-97-1, EFFECTIVE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2000, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,002.24, FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $82,234.24; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACCOUNT NO. 799211.452566.840. WHEREAS, the Building Department is responsible for providing inspections for permits issued to homeowners and contractors; and WHEREAS, laptop computers will provide efficient inspection services with access to permitting information and increase productivity of inspectors by allowing them more time. in the field; and WHEREAS, inspectors will be able to take immediate action and issue violation notices; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of the Department of Building recommend that the purchase of 32 laptop computers from Comark Government and Education Sales, Wareforce Inc. and AT&T Wireless Service, be approved; and CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF FEB 10 2000 Resolution No. 010- 115 • L WHEREAS, funds are available, from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Account No. 799211.452566.840; WHEREAS, said use of Community Development Block Grant funds complies with all applicable rules, regulations or laws regarding same as approved by the Director of Community Development; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The purchase of 32 laptops computers from Comark Government and Education Sales, awarded under State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule ("SNAPS") Contract No. 2501401, effective until March 9, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $79,232, and Wareforce Inc. awarded under State Of Florida Contract No. 252-001-97-1, effective until March 31, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $3,002.24, for a total cost not to exceed $82,234.24, for the Building Department, is hereby approved; with funds therefor hereby allocated from the Community Development Block Grant Account Number 799211.452566.840. Page 2 of 3 e 0 r i ll Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature of the Mayor." PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February / 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indC,,,ato P"�Irf)J tf this legWation by signing it in the designated p -ace ",-=4 becomes effective with the elapse of ten 0 0) days f rorrs ion regarding some, without the Mayor exercising ATTEST: WALTER J. FOWAN CITY CLERK-/'/ RM,AD CORRECTNESS:t,/ r�" RO- VIL TORNEY 4112:RCL 31 If the mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of the ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 3 i . 0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=5 INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM JAN TO: The Honorable Mayor and DATE: FILE ]Members e City Commission SUBJECT: Resolution approving the Purchase of thirty-two (32) Laptop Computers FROM: REFERENCES: shaw City Manager ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution approving the purchase of thirty-two (32) laptop computers from Comark Government and Education Sales, Wareforce Inc. and AT&T Wireless Service, with funds therefor hereby allocated from (CDBG) Community Development Block Grant, Account Number, 799211.452566.840. BACKGROUND The Building Department is responsible, as per the South Florida Building Code, for providing inspections for permits issued to homeowners and contractors. In recent years, the department has found it increasingly difficult to hire qualified, licensed inspectors and to keep them employed once hired. At the present time, there are openings for Building Inspectors, an Electrical Inspector and Building and Structural Plans Reviewers. Although we have been short staffed, the request for services does not decrease. Laptop computers in the field increase productivity by allowing inspectors to spend additional time in the field without having to return to the office to enter the results of inspections. This results in more timely service to our citizens and dollar savings for them in that in the construction industry, time is money. This technology is already in use by Miami -Dade County and is receiving favorable comments from the industry. Our department's primary function is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public; and to enhance the general quality of life through the enforcement of the South Florida Building Code. This technology will play a major role in increasing enforcement of the Code by allowing our inspectors to know immediately if work is being performed without a permit, identify properties that are vacant, opened and abandoned and issue violation notices to violators. The cost of these laptop computers and associated wireless service for one year is $93,658.24. The vendors are as follows: Comark Government & Educational Sales - $79,232.00 (Laptops, battery, Auto Adapter, Aircard, Cases) 00-1, 0 TO: Donald H. Warshaw City Manager CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: SUBJECT: FROM :r� REFERENCES -Fr Rollason, Director Building Department ENCLOSURES: • January 6, 2000 FILE: Budgetary Authorization - Purchase of thirty-two (32) Laptop Computers The Building Department has verified that funds are available with the Department of Budget & Management Analysis for the purchase of thirty-two (32) laptop computers for the Building Department, for a total cost of $98,362.24. Funds are available from (CDBG) Community Development Block Grant, account number 799211.x.840. 45-15 &(� BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVED BY: Lui Le Brennan, Interim Director (� Department of Budget & Management Analysis DHW/JFL/FKR/rb DATE: i 1� 0, 1,00 Co of Miami 111111"1111111011MBudget Anountet$ /o,,,_.ce0 0. % is In 8000unt number: 1�rfPied by: SIGNATURE 00- lis AWARD UNDER STATE OF FLORIDA AND SNAPS STATE CONTRACT NOS. 252-001-97-1, 725-330-98-1, ITEM: DEPARTMENT: TYPE OF PURCHASE: SNAPS NO. 2501401 Laptop Computers Building Term REASON:. The Purchasing Department has a need to purchase thirty-two (32) laptop computers to improve efficiency and increase productivity. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that award be made to Comark Government and Education Sales, awarded under existing SNAPS Contract No. 2501401, effective until March 9, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $79,232.00, Wareforce, Inc. awarded under State of Florida Contract No. 252-001-97-1, effective until March 31, 2000, in an amount not to exceed$3,002.24, and AT&T Wireless Service, awarded under State of Florida Contract No. 725- 330-98-1, effective until December 21, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $11,424.00, for a total cost not to exceed $93,658.24; allocating funds therefore from the Community Development Block Grant Account No. 799211.452566.840. AwardStateContracts 00— 11 0 Sheet2 0 Page 04-0 115 BUILDING DEPARTMENT I LAPTOPS QTY.. �, ;w'r_ juenao u R r-2 DESC 21PT 32 Panasonic toughbook 33 Pentium Comark #36949000-004 1unt¢C s $1,652.00 $52,864.00 266MMX 32 MB, 4GB HDD, 8.4" SNAP #2501401 active matrix TFT w/touchscreen EXTFDD, LHON battery w/Ac Adapter Port Replicator, 3 Yr. Warranty. Must be fully NT 4.0 compliant, #CF-M33W6M 32 Extended life batteries for toughbook Comark #36949000-004 $179.00 $5,728.00 laptops, #CFVZSU03W SNAP #2501401 32 Software for laptop computer WIN -NT Wareforce Inc. $93.82 $3,002.24 WrkstN4, VERSPU(3 252-590-540 32 Sierra wireless aircard300 CDPD WIN Comark #36949000-004 $499.00 $15,968.00 95/98NT Typell wireless, #1100054 SNAP #2501401 wide area network card for laptops 32 Auto/Adapter for Panasonic laptop Comark #36949000-004 $83.00 $2,656.00 MOD#UL #2501401 SNAP #2501401 32 Cases Comark #36949000-004 $63.00 $2,016.00 SNAP #2501401 32 Cellular service ATT CDPD agreement AT&T $357.00 $11,424.00 ($45 activation fee + $26 per mo) Rev. 1/11/2000 Total $93,658.24 Page 04-0 115