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REQUEST FOR <br /> COUNCIL ACTION y y' <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> MARCH 1, 2010 <br /> TITLE: APPROVED <br /> ? As Recommended <br /> CONTRACT AWARD ? As Amended <br /> ? Ordinance on 15t Reading <br /> FOR DELL COMPUTERS ? ordinance on 2"d Reading <br /> SPEC. NO. 10-005 ? Implementing Resolution <br /> ( ~ ? Set Public Hearing For <br /> CONTINUED TO <br /> FILE NUMBER <br /> ITY MANAGER <br /> <br /> ~ TION <br /> RECOMMENDED AC <br /> Award a contract to Dell Computer Corporation for the purchase of computer equipment in an <br /> amount not to exceed $20,000. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The Santa Ana Public Library faces an ever-increasing demand for computer access and <br /> classes in technologica{ skills. The library is committed to addressing this need. In November <br /> 2009, the library received a California State Library grant in the amount of$69,987 to provide <br /> services to promote life-long learning, literacy and educational support, and technology access <br /> for Santa Ana residents. As part of the grant-funded program, ten computer notebooks for an <br /> amount of $9,985 will be purchased to enable staff to conduct workshops and classes in venues <br /> within and outside the City libraries. Reaching a larger number of children, teens and adults with <br /> literacy training fulfills an essential service mandated by the grant. The remaining balance of <br /> funds is to accommodate future grant-funded technology purchases for the City. <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 /> & Services, and Telecommunication Goods and Services. WSCA agreements are available to all <br /> State of California governmental entities that expend public funds for the acquisition of both <br /> goods and services. Dell Computer Corp. is a manufacturer offering WSCA pricing. This <br /> purchase, when combined with purchases made by the Gity with Dell Computer Corp, exceeds <br /> the $25,000 aggregate limit, requiring council approval. <br /> 22F-1 <br /> <br />