TITLE
Title
PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FOR PATROL VEHICLES
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff BJ Barnes
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BACKGROUND
Background
Law Enforcement is requesting to purchase thirty-two (32) Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), which is part of a six (6) year replacement plan approved for funding during FY 2016 by the Technology Committee. The purchase amount per unit is $4,400, which includes a mount for the tablet and keyboard. The equipment will be purchased under State Contract 204b from CDW Government, 230 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hill, IL 60061 at a total cost of $140,801.
The Law Enforcement department is transitioning to MDT's comprised of Panasonic Touchbook tablets in an effort to reduce costs and create efficiencies. The cost of the tablet is $2,335; an additional expense of $2,065 to include extended warranty, keyboard, and keyboard and tablet mounts brings the total MDT cost to $4,400. This amount is comparable to the sole purchase of one (1) laptop computer utilized in the current MDT system however, upon installation of the keyboard and tablet mounts, costs to replace the Panasonic Touchbook tablets will be much less than costs associated with replacement of a standard laptop. Additionally, costs to replace desktop computers will be eliminated, as deputies will utilize tablets in the field and the office.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
The total cost of the purchase is $140,801 and funds are included in the FY2016 budget.
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve the purchase of thirty-two (32) Mobile Data Terminals and associated equipment from CDW Government, 230 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 under State Contract 204b at a total cost of $140,801.
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