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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22C - DELL COMPUTERS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MAY 3, 2010 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended CONTRACT AWARD FOR ? As Amended DELL COMPUTERS ? Ordinance on 1ST Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading (SPEC. NO. 10-016) ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For L ~~z"""~ n~~ CONTINUED TO ~/l FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to Dell Computer Corporation, for the purchase of computers in an amount not to exceed $19,800. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Housing Authority (SARA) administers the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) Housing Choice Voucher Program for the City of Santa Ana. SAHA's program has a budget in excess of $27,000,000 annually and serves 2,558 families. This effective, high performing program utilizes a voucher management software program to electronically transmit data to HUD on a weekly basis. In order to maintain the integrity of the program and mandated reporting, SARA requires reliable desktop computers. The current 17 desktop computers are over seven years old and are reaching their end of life service. The replacement computers, along with an additional notebook for field inspections, will ensure continued processing of the Housing Authority's Voucher Program, servicing the public directly. 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 Telecommunications Goods & 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 Corporation is a manufacturer offering WSCA pricing. This purchase, when combined with purchases made by the City with Dell Computer Corporation, exceeds the $25,000 aggregate limit, requiring council approval. 22C-1 Contract Award for Dell Computers May 3, 2010 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Housing Authority Vouchers Administrative account (no.14018760- 66400). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: c,, . Cynthia J. Nelson Francisco Gutierrez Deputy City Manager for Executive Director Development Services Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency Community Development Agency 22C-2