Item 14 - Mobile Computer Equipment for the Police Department

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Police Department https://www.santa-ana.org/pd Item # 14 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report March 2, 2021 TOPIC: Mobile Computer Equipment for the Police Department AGENDA TITLE: Award a Contract to HP Inc. for Mobile Computer Equipment in the Amount of $83,274.40 for the Police Department (Specification No. 21-019) (Non-General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to HP, Inc. for the purchase of mobile computer equipment for the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $83,274.40, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Police Department utilizes mobile computer equipment in the field to perform their duties. Mobile computers enable officers to efficiently respond to calls for service from the community, enhance officer safety, and improve communication. This contract award will allow the Police Department to purchase up to 20 Mobile Data Computers for vehicles assigned to new officers coming off of training and provide replacement units for units that fail. The GETAC V110 laptop/tablets used by the Police Department are outfitted with Intel processors, dual batteries, red backlit keyboards, wireless and Bluetooth capabilities, barcode readers, and built-in security features. The GETAC V110 is fully ruggedized and has been tested and certified to meet MIL-STD-810H, IP65 and MIL- STD-461G standards. It is built with high quality magnesium alloy for structural integrity; a highly durable LumiBond 2.0 touchscreen; and has advanced rugged polymer at its main points of contact to absorb impacts. The cost of the GETAC units is $4,163.72 each, including taxes. Purchasing and Police Department staff reviewed procurement options for mobile digital computers. The contract with HP Inc. awarded and made available through NASPO ValuePoint, an independent public sector cooperative purchasing agency, was selected based on their competitive pricing, service levels, and product offerings that meet standardized equipment requirements. Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizes the City to utilize purchase contracts from any public agency employing a competitive bid process. The State of Minnesota has awarded a master agreement to HP Inc., for the procurement of Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Related Services as a result of open competitive bidding and made it available to NASPO ValuePoint’s participating agencies.