Discussion and possible action to purchase Five (5) OptiPlex 7040 MT Desktops with monitors from Dell for the Economic Development Department, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, Texas Local Government Code (TX DIR-SDD-1951) in the amount of $5,375.00; with additional action to transfer exact amount required upon verification from vendor from Contingency Fund Account #605-3001-8801-7 to Account #605-0104-8801 (Capital Outlay); and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Mr. Juan Vargas, Economic Development Director; Account #605-0104-8801 (Capital Outlay)]
Issue: The Economic Development Dept. currently utilizes 5 computers purchased in 2007 and utilize Windows VISTA software that will cease to be supported by Microsoft on April 11, 2017.
Solution: Purchase 5 computers and required Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 licenses as recommended by MIS.
Result: Enable the Economic Development Dept. to function efficiently after April 11, 2017.