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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Multiple Cooperative Purchase Agreements with the State of California for Purchase of Dell Product Hardware (Desktops, Laptops and Monitors).
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Meeting Date: February 10, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: J.R. Wright/Information Technology
Phone Number: (310) 253-5959
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/04/2025)
Department Approval: J.R. Wright, Chief Information Officer (01/30/2025) ___________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve multiple cooperative purchase agreements with the State of California for Dell product hardware (desktops, laptops and monitors).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Each year, the City purchases a variety of computers, laptops, and hardware from Dell Computer Corporation to meet the business needs of all City departments. As a government entity, the City is eligible for reduced rates through Dell's government pricing.
In addition to the direct government pricing, the City seeks to leverage the State of California's Leveraged Procurement Agreement (LPA) with Dell to further reduce costs. The LPA, established through a competitive solicitation by the California Department of General Services (DGS), provides additional purchasing benefits.
Under Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.055.G, bidding requirements are exempted when competitive bids have already been utilized by other public agencies, including federal, state, and county governments.
Historically, the City Council has approved a blanket purchase order with Dell as part of the annual budget adoption process. For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Council approved a blanket purchase order with Dell in the amount of $250,000. To date, the City has spent $32,161 with Dell this fiscal year.
The City is not requesting additional fu...
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