Dell Technologies is an American company that sells, repairs and supports computer and related products and services. The company is one of the largest technology corporations in the world, ranked number 34 in Fortune 500 list as the world’s third largest computer vendor by unit sales.

State of Florida Rule allows political subdivisions, including counties, cities, towns, villages and districts to piggyback State Issued contracts in accordance with Chapter 287.057 Florida Statutes, pursuant to section 189.053.

The Information Technology Department would like to purchase technology equipment available through the Dell Marketing LP, as needed on an ongoing basis. Dell Marketing, LP provides thru State of Minnesota Contract MNWNC-108, State of Florida Contract 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS competitive pricing for the acquisition of computer and server equipment, software/hardware and other peripherals necessary for the operations of the IT department and other Departments.

Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents to effectuate annual purchases with DELL MARKETING LP, through State of Florida Contract 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS, Master Agreement MNWNC-108, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 annually for the duration of the contract.

Pursuant to Section 3-3.14 of the City Code, the City Manager currently has the authority to approve purchases and awards up to fifty thousand ($50,000.00). Any expenditures above this amount are presented to the Mayor and City Commission for approval.

Pursuant to Section 3-4.3 of the City’s Code of Ordinances allows for the use of other governmental entities’ contracts upon a determination that the supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services needed by the City were purchased using solicitation procedures which are substantially equivalent to the City’s Purchasing Guidelines.

All funding for these programs will come from the funds received from City Department’s Budget as allocated annually during the Budget process.