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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of social distancing training/meeting systems from NOVY, Inc. in the amount of $128,078 and Dell Technologies in the amount of $5,935 using the Texas DIR contracts, for a total amount of $134,013.
SUMMARY
DATE: December 1, 2020
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Willie Resto, Executive Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: Procurement of Police Department Social Distancing training/meeting systems utilizing Coronavirus grant funds
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen was awarded a total of $230,937.00 of direct funding from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Grant and $174,000 from the Office of the Governor (OOG). These funds must be utilized to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. Allowable projects include overtime, equipment (including law enforcement and medical personal protective equipment), hiring, supplies (such as gloves, mask, sanitizer), training, travel expenses (particularly related to the distribution of resources to the most impacted areas), and addressing the medical needs of inmates in state, local, and tribal prisons, jails, and detention centers.
Since the social distancing guidelines were activated, the ability to brief and train multiple officers simultaneously while adhering to guidelines has been difficult with the current accommodations. Staff recommends equipping six police briefing rooms with social distancing training/meeting systems. The IT Department is seeking approval to purchase training/meeting systems to support social distancing efforts from NOVY, Inc., for $128,078 contract #DIR-TSO-3922 and Dell Technologies,for $5,935 contract #DIR-TSO-3763 utilizing Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative contracts.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED...
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