CONSENT - Paul Grosse, IT Manager
Title
APPROVE PURCHASE FROM KELTEK INC. FOR SEMI-RUGGED LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND VEHICLE MOUNTING HARDWARE
Background
The requested action is pursuant to the Blaine City Charter section 6.05, which requires City Council approval of all purchases or contracts in excess of $20,000.
Staff is requesting approval to purchase 14 semi-rugged laptop computers, vehicle docking stations and multifunction antennas from Keltek Inc. These computers will be used to upgrade police squad computers that are at the end of their 4-year replacement schedule. The 14 computers and accessories would be purchased at State contract pricing from Keltek Inc. at a cost of $47,704.57. Funds were appropriated for this purchase in the 2019 Capital Equipment Fund Budget and adequate funds exist to complete the purchase.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the payment to Keltek Inc. in the amount of $47,704.57 for 14 semi-rugged laptop computers and accessories.