HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1990-15688 RESOLUTION NO. 15688
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
WAIVING BID REQUIREMENTS, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH UNISYS
CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF A V-430 MAINFRAME COMPUTER,
AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE FINANCING THROUGH
MUNICIPAL LEASING CORPORATIONS
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as
follows:
WHEREAS, the FY 1989-90 Capital Improvement Program includes the first
year's funding for the replacement of Data Processing's mainframe computer and
related equipment, and
WHEREAS, the existing mainframe computer has reached capacity in all
basic categories of speed, memory and disk storage and is now approaching six
years old and its age is also being felt in the increasing maintenance costs,
and
WHEREAS, Section 2.56.170 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code authorizes
the Purchasing Agent to dispense with the requirements of bidding when the
City Council determines that due to special circumstances, it is to the City's
best interest to purchase a commodity or enter into a contract without
compliance with the bidding procedures, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that bids be waived on the purchase of the
mainframe computer for the following reasons:
1. The proposed mainframe computer is compatible with the existing
computer.
2. The proposed V-430 Unisys computer is not available from sources
other than Unisys.
3. The proposed computer, being current in terms of technology, will
be economical to operate for at least five years.
4. The proposed computer is compatible with existing data
communication equipment which includes micro computer terminal
emulation, remote printing, terminal s, modems and controll ers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby waive the bid requirements and approve an agreement with
Unisys Corporation, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City
Clerk, for purchase of a V-430 mainframe computer.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is hereby authorized to pursue
financing through municipal leasing corporations.
Presented by Appr as ~ i~
Y~ ~~ Clty Attorney
homson Bruce M. Boogaard
City Manager '
Resolution No. 15688
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 19th day of June, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Malcolm, Moore, Nader, Cox
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: McCandliss
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
~Authelet, city Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 15688 was duly passed,
approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 19th day of
June, 1990.
Executed this 19th day of June, 1990.
~Au~helet, City Clerk