SR-850-005-01 (32)
City Council Meeting: November 22, 2005 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT:Increase in Contract 8284 (CCS) with Gateway Companies, Inc. for
Purchase of Computer Equipment for the New Main Library.
Introduction
This report recommends that the City Council approve an increase in Contract
8284 (CCS) with Gateway Companies, Inc. for the purchase of one hundred and
fifty (150) computers for the new Main Library in an amount not to exceed
$240,000 including applicable sales tax.
Background
On October 14, 2003, the City Council authorized a contract with Gateway
Companies, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of
microcomputers for use in City offices for a period of four years for an amount not
to exceed $1,807,560, with four additional one-year renewal options. During the
FY04/05 budget process Council approved funds for computers for the new Main
Library which was planned to accommodate one hundred and fifty (150) more
computers than were previously available.
Discussion
An increase of $240,000 in Contract 8284 (CCS) is required to procure the
computers. The amended amount of contract 8284 (CCS) will not exceed
$2,047,560. Funds were budgeted in the Library Capital Improvement Project.
Budget/Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $240,000 are available in account number
C010491.589000, Library Expansion/Renovation.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve an increase in contract 8284
(CCS) with Gateway Companies, Inc. for the purchase of one hundred and fifty
(150) additional computers for the new Main Library in an amount not to exceed
$240,000 including applicable sales tax.
Prepared by: Jory Wolf, Chief Information Officer
Ligia Perez, Senior Administrative Analyst - Information Systems
Reference amended contract #8284 (CCS)