RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the District Attorney, a purchase order with OmniPro LLC, in an amount not to exceed $201,148 for purchase of computers, monitors, laptops, printers, scanners and other hardware parts and accessories.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost of the purchase is $201,147.26 and will be paid for 50% from the District Attorney's Information Technology general fund budget and 50% from the Venture Capital Fund.

BACKGROUND:

Technology and local resources have advanced by almost 5 years since last hardware refresh. Current computers used is dated and out of warranty.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The consequence of not approving would mean staff would be less efficient than they could be with more current, faster, and better equipment.