HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.85RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order
with R-Computer in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to provide computer hardware, peripherals, cameras, GPS
(global positioning system) units and other computer-related equipment and supplies, as needed, for the period July
1, 2014 through June 30, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$350,000. 100% County General Fund; Budgeted.
BACKGROUND:
With years of experience with our unique, public safety-related information technology (IT), network and mobile data
needs, R-Computer consistently supplies our department with the needed computers, electronic equipment and
peripherals in a timely manner. R Computer works with our IT Division to ensure that we get the best product for the
best price to match our needs. They provide advice and guidance about products and know our network structure and
the IT needs of the Sheriff's Office. R-Computer is reliable, dependable, and competitively priced.
The Sheriff's IT unit supports 58 servers,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Liz Arbuckle, (925)
335-1529
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 24, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: Liz Arbuckle, Heike Siewell, Tim Ewell
C. 85
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order for Computer Equipment R-Computer
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
587 desktop computers, 90 laptop computers, as well as printers, copiers and fax machines. In order to respond to our
user's needs, we need to have a reliable vendor who can process our orders quickly and efficiently. Locally owned,
small business R-Computer is able to do this, and understands the unique needs of the Sheriff's Office and the need to
keep critical processes functioning for public safety.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Sheriff-Coroner will be unable to acquire various computer hardware and equipment as needed.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.