Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Fourteen (14) computers and software to replace obsolete, inoperable and/or out-of-warranty computers in the Planning Department (see inventory list in agenda backup) in the amount of $37,808.58, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation DIR-TSO-3763, DIR-TSO-4092 and DIR-TSO-4052) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7030-001-460105 (Environmental Health & Sanitation Minor Tools & Apparatus) and #2029-1070-001-460105 (Planning & Physical Development Minor Tools & Apparatus)]
Issue: The Planning Department staff is currently working with obsolete computers, out-of-date operating systems and software which are impacting the day to day operations. The obsolete operating systems are causing networking issues with the County’s network. The computers proposed for replacement range in age from 5 to 10 years.
Solution: Authorize the purchase of new computers with up-to-date operating systems and updated software.
Result: The Planning Department will be able to operate more efficiently and computer systems will be compatible with mapping software updates and the County’s network.
Background:
The Planning Department staff is currently working with obsolete computers, out-of-date operating systems and software which are impacting the day to day operations. The obsolete operating systems are causing networking issues with the County’s network. The computers proposed for replacement range in age from 5 to 10 years.