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Computer Tablets for Police Motorcycles <br />March 17, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />The Police Department conducted a thorough survey and field testing of modern <br />devices that provide similar functionality in the compact form needed by a motor officer <br />and determined the specifications to best meet the Department's needs. In conjunction <br />with the City's Purchasing division, a formal Invitation for Bids was drafted to procure <br />these devices. <br />Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 26-006 was issued on January 13, 2026, on the City's <br />online bid management and publication system. A summary of vendor participation and <br />results is as follows: <br />563 Vendors notified <br />3 Santa Ana vendors notified <br />37 Vendors downloaded the bid packet <br />5 Responsive Bids received <br />0 Responsive Bids received from Santa Ana vendors <br />Bids were solicited, opened on February 12, 2026, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). Five bids <br />were submitted by the IFB deadline and were determined to be responsive to the <br />specifications and met the City's requirements. The bid submitted by Southern <br />Computer Warehouse, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible bid, was <br />responsive to the specifications, and meets the City's requirements. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funding is available in the current fiscal year budget as follows: <br />Fiscal <br />Accounting Unit — <br />Fund <br />Accounting Unit, <br />Amount <br />Year <br />Account # <br />Description <br />Account Description <br />Information Services, <br />FY 25-26 <br />01114425-63001 <br />General Fund <br />Miscellaneous <br />$175,091 <br />Operating Expenses <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Abstract of Bids (26-006) <br />Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager <br />