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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
MARCH 1, 2010
TITLE: APPROVED
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CONTRACT AWARD ? As Amended
? Ordinance on 15t Reading
FOR DELL COMPUTERS ? ordinance on 2"d Reading
SPEC. NO. 10-005 ? Implementing Resolution
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Award a contract to Dell Computer Corporation for the purchase of computer equipment in an
amount not to exceed $20,000.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Public Library faces an ever-increasing demand for computer access and
classes in technologica{ skills. The library is committed to addressing this need. In November
2009, the library received a California State Library grant in the amount of$69,987 to provide
services to promote life-long learning, literacy and educational support, and technology access
for Santa Ana residents. As part of the grant-funded program, ten computer notebooks for an
amount of $9,985 will be purchased to enable staff to conduct workshops and classes in venues
within and outside the City libraries. Reaching a larger number of children, teens and adults with
literacy training fulfills an essential service mandated by the grant. The remaining balance of
funds is to accommodate future grant-funded technology purchases for the City.
Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizes the City to purchase against contracts from any
public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. The Western States Contracting Alliance
(WSCA) establishes California Multi-State Cooperative Agreements for Commodities, IT Goods
& Services, and Telecommunication Goods and Services. WSCA agreements are available to all
State of California governmental entities that expend public funds for the acquisition of both
goods and services. Dell Computer Corp. is a manufacturer offering WSCA pricing. This
purchase, when combined with purchases made by the Gity with Dell Computer Corp, exceeds
the $25,000 aggregate limit, requiring council approval.
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Contract Award for Dell Notebooks
March 1, 2010
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $9,985 are available in the Connect to Your Future! Program in the
Library Services & Technology account (no. 15411192- 63001). The remaining funds will be
allocated from future technology grants.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Gerardo R. Mou Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director / Executive Director
Parks, Rec. & Corr~m. Services Agency Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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