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City of Shakopee
Memorandum � � �� � � ���� �
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Rachel Romansky, Information Technology Specialist
SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase PC Replacements
DATE: March 1, 2012
Introduction
The Council is asked to authorize the purchase of 24 computers at a total cost not to
exceed $19,500.
Background
The City currently has 24 computers that are up for replacement this year according to
our PC replacement plan. This includes 20 desktop machines and 4laptops. This is a
planned and budgeted purchase brought forward for Council approve in accordance with
City policy for purchases exceeding $15,000.
Quotes were sought from SHI, Dell and EnPoint Technologies as well as TIES. The
lowest price was from TIES, a joint powers IT cooperative of Minnesota school districts
that now offers their purchasing power to other local governments around the state.
Budget Impact
The total cost of the PC replacement, including estimated tax and shipping, is $19,070.
These funds will be taken from the IT Fund.
Action
The Council is asked to authorize appropriate City staff to purchase 20 desktop
computers and 4laptop computers from TIES for an amount not to exceed $19,500.