HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-95-0495RESOLUTION NO. 9 5- 495
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS, UNDER EXISTING
DADE COUNTY MICROCOMPUTER CONTRACT NOS.
1059-10/93-I-OTR-CW AND 1941-2/96-2-OTR-CW, FROM
ENTEX INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $461682.41 FOR THE OFFICE OF ASSET
MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS;
ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE OFFICE
OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OPERATING BUDGET, ACCOUNT
NO. 921201-840; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SAID
EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami is in the process of upgrading and converting its
desktop computer hardware and software throughout all departments; and
WHEREAS, the existing computer equipment and software in the Office of Asset
Management and Capital Improvements are obsolete; and
WHEREAS, businesses in the real estate industry utilize personal computer
environments to provide efficient and accurate service to the market; and
WHEREAS, in its report dated December 19, 1994, the consulting firm of
Hedg-Peth and Gallaher recommends the acquisition and implementation of a computer
network for the Office of Asset Management and Capital Improvements to make its
operations comparable with industry standards; and
CTY GOYMSSION
MEETING OF
J U L 1 3 1995
Resolution No.
95- 495
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WHEREAS, the Property and Asset Review Committee is in concurrence with the
recommendations of the firm of Hedg-Peth and Gallaher since the computer acquisition
will allow the Office of Asset Management and Capital Improvements to provide the
residents of the City of Miami and other operating departments with efficient service
while maintaining the integrity of and security to files;
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 computers and peripherals from Entex Information
Services for the Office of Asset Management and Capital Improvements in the amount of
$4602.41 under existing Dade County Microcomputer Contract Nos.
#1059-10/93-1-OT.R-CW (hardware) and #1941-2/96-2-OTR-CW (software) is hereby
authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated from the Office of Asset Management
and Capital Improvements Operating Budget, Account No. 921201-840.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized' to instruct the Chief
Procurement Officer to issue a purchase order for said equipment and to execute such
agreements as may required in connection therewith.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may
be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable
City Charter and Code provisions.
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95- 495
ST PHEN P. CLAAK,MAYOR
ATTEST:
WALTER N
CITY CLERK
SUBMITTED BY:
ED LRDO R015RI UEZ, DIRECTOR
OFFF ASSET MANAGEMENT AND
CAPIMPROVEMENTS
FINANCE REVIEW:
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA )
! INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM CA=17
TO
Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : JU11 2 g 1995
: FILE
of the City Commission
SUEWECT : RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND
PERIPHERALS FOR THE OFFICE
FROM : Ces REFERENCES: OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AND
City ger ENCLOSURES: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution
authorizing the purchase of desktop computers, software, premises wiring, networking and
professional services for the Office of Asset Management and Capital Improvements. The new
computer equipment will replace the existing BTOS computers and software which are
obsolete. Acquisition of the proposed equipment is recommended by the firm of Hedg-Peth and
Gallaher, the Cify's real estate consultant, and the Asset Management Board.
The recommended hardware and software are being purchased from Entex Information Services
under Dade County Contract #1059-10/93-1-OTR-CW (hardware) and #1941-2/96-2-OTR-CW
(software).
BACKGROUND
The Office of Asset Management and Capital Improvements currently utilizes BTOS computers
which are based on obsolete technology. In order to bring the operations of this office in line
with businesses in today's real estate industry, the consulting firm of Hedg-Peth and Gallaher
recommends the acquisition of personal computer equipment and software which will provide
staff with current technology.
The recommended information architecture is consistent with industry standards in the real
estate market. The proposed configuration will consist of a file server and workstations
operating in a networked environment with various software tools available to efficiently
perform the functions of the Office of Asset Management and Capital Improvements. Tools
such as database management systems, advanced word processing, on-line property systems and
powerful spreadsheets will allow this office to provide better service in assisting other City
departments and responding to public inquiries. In addition to improving efficiency, the PC