Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Twenty (20) Dell Laptops and Twenty (20) Microsoft Licenses from Dell and SHI to continue the e-filing process for all civil, family and criminal cases pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR-TSO-3763 and DIR-TSO-4092 respectively in the amount of Thirty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Zero cents ($39,491.00). [Account #2015-2290-0001-470000 (Cost Recovery Fee Fund, District Clerk Administration, Capital Outlay)]
Issue: With news of COVID-19 rapidly changing, there is a possibility of employees needing to work from home and at this time, the department is not equipped with the proper tools to do so
Solution: The purchase of laptops will allow employees to work from home, if necessary.
Result: Working from home, the department will still be able to assist the courts and attorneys with the E-Filing process.
Background:
Laptops - $30,503.00
Licenses - $8,988.00
Total - $39,491.00
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
201522900001470000
Funding Source:
Cost Recovery Fee
Balance:
$100,000.00
Financial Impact:
The quote for laptops ($30,503.00) and licenses ($8,988.00) is a total of $39,491.00.