Item 16 - Blanket Order Contract for Mobile Computer Notebooks

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Police Department www.santa-ana.org/pol ice Item # 16 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report June 4, 2024 TOPIC: Blanket Order Contract for Mobile Computer Notebooks AGENDA TITLE Blanket Order Contract to Saitech, Inc. for Mobile Computer Notebooks (Bid No. 24- 058) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize a blanket order contract to Saitech, Inc. for Mobile Computer Notebooks for a one-year term beginning June 4, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $920,075, including a $83,643 contingency amount. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department relies heavily on computer equipment in the field. Mobile computers enable officers to efficiently respond to calls for service from the community; enhance public and officer safety and communication; and promote transparency and accountability. However, the Police Department's fleet of mobile computers has reached the end of its useful life. The current equipment was installed over seven years ago. The computers are experiencing an ever-increasing number of component failures. Further, their older technology is impeding their performance, which negatively affects the efficiency of Police personnel. To address this need, the Police Department evaluated the various rugged mobile computer devices available in the market as well as other potential solutions including smart phones. The Department considered the form, usability, and capability of the numerous computer options as well as the cost and level of effort required to implement each solution. Upon completing its assessment, the Department elected to continue using the Getac V110 convertible tablet as its core mobile computing device. The units purchased in 2016 were the third generation of these devices. The newly selected computers are the seventh generation of these devices. By continuing to use the same model computer, the existing in -vehicle docks and accessories can be reused thereby reducing cost. The selected equipment is readily available through numerous distributors. Therefore, the City released an Invitation for Bids to procure the replacement computers.