STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a five-year cooperative purchasing agreement for Toughbook as a Service rugged device subscription for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department with Panasonic Corporation of North America dba Panasonic Connect of North America through the Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $708,817.50 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide replacement of Emergency Medical Services' rugged devices for Dallas Fire-Rescue Department. The current units have reached End of Life and are no longer eligible for support or warranty coverage.
Toughbook as a Service (TaaS) subscription service includes rugged hardware, software, deployment, maintenance, support, and warranty coverage.
Key Benefits:
* Access to the latest technology, including upgraded devices and software.
* Integrated solution for hardware, software, and services
* Comprehensive support including maintenance, warranty and engineering.
* Secure end of life disposal and data protection
* Rugged damage -resistant hardware for extreme conditions
The Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund
FY 2025
FY 2026
Future Years
General Fund
$141,763.50
$141,763.50
$425,290.50
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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