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Contract Award for Desktop Computers, Laptops, Mobility Devices & Related Equipment <br />August 18, 2020 <br />Page 2 <br />expensive than a desktop computer. In addition to what has already been procured, it is anticipated <br />that several hundred additional workstations will need to be converted during the next year. To <br />meet this increased demand, staff requests an increase to the not -to -exceed amount for the current <br />contract year as well as for next year's optional renewal. <br />Dell computers have been the standard for desktop and laptop computers for the City since 2007 <br />when they were selected after comparing their offerings to other competitors. Standardizing <br />equipment provides the benefits for next -generation office environments while simplifying technical <br />support issues, it is essential to maintain staff computer equipment. Computers, laptops, and <br />mobile devices are purchased and deployed on an as -needed basis by the Information Technology <br />Department, preventing a proliferation of aging, obsolete, out -of -warranty, unsupported, and <br />incompatible systems. <br />Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS -2312 authorizes the City to purchase against contracts from any <br />public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. The Western States Contracting Alliance <br />(WSCA) establishes California Multi -State Cooperative Agreements for Commodities, IT Goods <br />and Services, and Telecommunication Goods and Services. WSCA agreements are available to <br />all State of California governmental entities that expend public funds for the acquisition of goods <br />and services. Dell is a manufacturer that offers WSCA pricing. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds for the duration of the contract period will be included in the Miscellaneous Operating <br />Expense account (no. 63001) of various departments. <br />Not -to -exceed amounts for each remaining year of the blanket agreements would be as follows: <br />Agreement Term <br />Not -To -Exceed Amount <br />November 2019 — <br />November 2020 <br />$1,200,000 <br />November 2020 — <br />November 2021 (Optional) <br />$1,200,000 <br />November 2021 — <br />November 2022 (Optional) <br />$600,000 <br />November 2022 — <br />November 2023 (Optional) <br />$600,000 <br />Fiscal Impact Verified By: Kathryn Downs, CPA, Executive Director — Finance and Management <br />Services Agency <br />Submitted By: Jack Ciulla, Chief Technology Innovations Officer — Information Technology <br />Department <br />22A-2 <br />