HomeMy WebLinkAbout22C - DELL COMPUTERSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 4, 2010
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
DELL COMPUTERS
(SPEC. NO. 10-035)
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1st Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to Dell Computer Corporation, for the purchase of 25 computers in an amount
not exceed $28,000.
DISCUSSION
On June 4, 2010, the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center was awarded a Department of Labor Earmark
Grant in the amount of $714,000 to establish a Job Tech Center computer lab. The lab will be
used to provide training and employment services to Santa Ana residents. Training programs
will include reading, math, basic computer skills, and green job skills in a computer based
system. Rancho Santiago Community College District will provide the green job instructional
program in Water Distribution, Solar Energy Technology fields as well as programs in basic
computer literacy. In addition, the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center and The Cambodian Family will
provide employment services to the participants.
The grant includes funds to purchase 25 computers and related equipment to establish the Job
Tech Center computer lab. Fifteen computers will be placed at the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center
and the remaining ten will be loaned to The Cambodian Family, to provide an alternate location
for participants to access the computer based training programs and for use in employment
activities. The purchase of the 25 computers is an important step in enabling the Job Tech
Center to provide an essential portion of the services mandated by the grant.
The 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
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and 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 City with Dell Computer
Corporation, exceeds the $25,000 aggregate limit, requiring Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Community Development Services, DOL Computer Literacy grant
account (no. 13218743-66400).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Cynthia J. Nelson
Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
Community Development Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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