1730ORDINANCE NO. '`I3O
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE
FROM OFFICE EQUIPMENT SERVICE CO., INC. (OES) FOR THE WEST
MEMPHIS FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated Section 14-58-303 allows
waiving of competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such
procedure is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the City's use
where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Fire and Police Department are in
need of upgrading their computer hardware and have compared the
hardware packages offered by various companies and found them to
offer many different programs and features, and competitive bidding
under such circumstances would not be feasible or practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That competitive bidding be waived for the following items
to be used by the City, described as follows:
Computer hardware to be purchased from OES.
2. The agreement between the City of West Memphis and OES is
hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute this agreement.
3. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It having been found and determined by
the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that there
is an urgent need by the City of West Memphis that the present
computer hardware and software for the City's 9-1-1 system are not
supported by a service agreement and may be inadequate to meet the
needs of the citizens of West Memphis and such hardware and
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software must be replaced immediately to provide emergency response
services to the citizens of West Memphis, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, and this Ordinance being necessary for the
preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of West Memphis, Arkansas, shall be in full force and
effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED ~~ day of ~A~Q~~ , 1996.
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Office Automation Agreement
Especially for
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Prepared by: Michael J. Carnahan
March 15, 1996
The contents of this proposal are confidential and are only for the use of City of West Memphis
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Investment Summary
Novell Network Solution
I. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
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A. File Server -Option A
System Configuration
r- ~ (2) Compaq ProSignia 300 5/75 @ $5,279.00 each $10,558.00
' 32MB RAM, 2.1GB Hard Drive,
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~` 14" Color Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
TriFlex/PCI Architecture, combining EISA and PCI Buses
Integrated 32-Bit Fast SCSI-2 Controller
Integrated 1024 x 768 Video Graphics
Preinstalled CD-ROM
Ships standard with SmartStart
Ships standard with Compaq Insight Manager
Five Total Storage Device Bays
Six total slots: One Processor, Three EISA,
One Shared EISA/PCI and One PCI
Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) and Health Logs
Pre-Failure Warranty Standard
Mirrored Backup Disk Drive
B. Network Operating System
(2) UNIXWARE with Development System @ $1,950.00 each $3,900.00
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(2) Cobol Compiler C $800.00 each $1,600.00
D. Workstations
(3) Sun River Xterminals @ $2,850.00 each $8,550.00
8MB RAM, 35MHz, 20" Color Monitor
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II. TECHNICAL SERVICES
A. Installation $990.00
_ OES will assign an experienced computer engineer as Project Manager for your system
implementation. This individual will oversee the entire process and will work with you
to assure a smooth installation. '
10 hours of Installation Services and Software Support C~? $99.00 per hour during
business hours are estimated for the installation of hardware and software. This is an
estimate and more hours may be required. Additional support will be billed at $99.00
per hour. If service is required after business hours, there will be an additional charge
of $149.00 per hour. Service time is billed in quarter hour increments.
Please allow 30 days from order date for delivery and additional time as needed to
complete installation.
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B. Cabling for .Network Nodes Cap $125.00 Per Node $1,000.00
Patch Panel
OES will install data-grade cables behind hollow walls and above suspended
ceilings. Additional labor and material charges apply for closed ceilings or solid
walls. Price is valid for runs up to 100 feet in length. Additional cabling will be
provided at the rate of $42.50 per hour plus $1.00 per foot of cable. If plenum
cable is required to meet code requirements, there will be an additional charge of
$20 per run.
Cable fu}-nished will be Level 5 cable to prepare for 100MBps ethernet.
C. The OES Extra Mile Warranty Upgrade
Included in our prices are all manufacturers' warranties subject to the individual
manufacturers' terms and conditions. We recommend enhancing the
manufacturer's warranties to minimize the inconvenience of inevitable hardware
failures. Please select from the following warranty options.
OES On-Site Compaq Warranty Upgrade For Three Years
On-
Site Help
Desk Loaners Response
Time Hours Price
Platinum Y Y Y 2 Hours 7x24 $3,294.00
Annual 24/7 Maintenance Sun River Terminal $1,200.00
Total $37,067.00
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When your systems need service, they need it now! When
you request Priority One Service an OES Technician will •
arrive at your office within two business hours.
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When you have system problems, you need to talk to real
people with real solutions. An OES Computer Technician is
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Just Call Customer Service!
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In the event we are unable to repair
on-site a machine covered by a maintenance
agreement or OES warranty you will receive a
free service loaner by the next business day.
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o An OES Office Automation Consultant will visit your~office
° and assist you in examining your business issues. You'll see
how the latest developments in networking, document
• management, and computer connectivity can be put to
work for you. Then, your consultant will engineer a
system to meet your specific needs and objectives.
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Each of our Associates is personally committed to meeting
your requests and objectives, no matter how complicated.
If we cannot answer your questions or meet your needs
immediately, we'll research the situation and respond
promptly.
Our Continuing Commitment to Excellence
III. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. It is agreed by the Purchaser that this contract, when accepted by OES, hereafter referred to as Seller, is not subject to
cancellation or to any verbal agreement or condition not stipulated in writing on it.
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2. All claims for shortage must be made within five (5) days from receipt of goods.
3. The Purchaser acknowledges that he has read this agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and
conditions; further, the Purchaser agrees that it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties,
which supersedes all proposals or prior arrangements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties
relating to the subject matter of this agreement.
4. This is a conditional sales contract and title to the equipment herein referred to shall not pass until fully paid for in cash.
5. Do not sign this agreement before you read and approve it.
6. You are entitled to a completed copy of this agreement.
7. Under the law you have a right to pay off in advancb the full amount due and under certain conditions to obtain a partial refund
of the credit service charge.
8. Purchaser hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of this contract.
9. "This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and nonverbal understanding or agreement, unless put in
writing and signed by the parties, shall not be valid or binding upon the parties hereto."
10. "It is agreed that the Seller is bound by no warranty or guarantee of any kind, whether statutory, or otherwise, except such
written guarantee or warranty, if any, as is provided herein or may be enclosed with the goods shipped."
11. Title to said merchandise and any additions thereto or substitutions therefor is retained by the Seller and shall not pass to
Purchaser until all sums due under this contract are fully paid for in lawful money of the United States of America. Purchase
agrees that said merchandise shall remain personal property and shall not become part of the freehold.
The Purchaser agrees not to dispose of or encumber said property and not to suffer the same or any part thereof to be injured
or damaged and not to suffer of any part thereof to be levied upon or sold under any legal process whatever, and to keep the
said property in good order and repair and not to remove, or suffer to be removed, the said property from the address above
given until paid for in full, except with the written consent of the Seller.
it is further understood and agreed that until the Seller shall have received payment in full according to the terms herein set
forth, the Purchaser shall be held responsible to said Seller, for the value of said property in the event of loss, damage or
destruction while in Purchasers possession, whether such loss is occasioned by fire, theft or any other cause whatsoever.
12. Purchaser waives all claims, damages and demands against Seller arising out of the repossession, retention, separation, and
sale as aforesaid. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the Seller, in the event of the nonpayment of said
purchase price or any installment thereof without repossessing or otherwise resorting to the said property, from suing for and
recovering the whole of the unpaid purchase price.
13. Waiver of any default shall not operate as a waiver of other defaults. All payments hereunder shall be paid to seller at its main
office, 5520 Shelby Oaks Orive, Memphis, Tennessee. Any payments made to any person or persons for transmittal to Seller
shall not be credited until actually received by Seller.
14. Any part of this contract contrary to the Law of State shall not invalidate another parts of this contract in the State. All rights
and remedies hereunder are cumulative and not alternative, Seller may assign this contract without notice to Purchaser.
15. The Purchaser acknowledges that OES will provide specially trained personnel to perform this installation, and Purchaser
agrees not to recruit, or solicit in any manner past or present employees of OES for a period of two years after this contract is
accepted.
16. Prices shown do not include sales tax. Purchaser agrees to pay all sales taxes now or hereafter assessed.
17. OMISSIONS -Only hardware and software described herein are included. In the event additional items are needed but
were omitted by OES from this contract, these items will be purchased by customer for amount equal to OES cost. In
the event items were omitted by customer by no fault of OES, customer agrees to pay regular price net of customer's
discount.
18. RETURNS POLICY -Internal electronic components such as memory chips and all Compaq brand products are not eligible for
credit but can be replaced or repaired if defective. All returns are subject to individual manufacturer or distributor returns
policy. No opened software can be returned. Merchandise must be returned new and in original box with all packing material
and documentation. In the event manufacturer or distributor declines return authorization, no return will be allowed. Ail returns
are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
19. Should a problem arise, Office Equipment Service (OES) agrees to work with the City of West Memphis and their software
provider to resolve problems that may arise from this project
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~IV. 'CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
To maximize your long term satisfaction with your network and to minimize
software support costs, OES recommends you designate a System Administrator to
perform essential system operations, including:
a. Adding and changing users
b. Performing back ups of data
c. Serving as on-site support for other users
d. Communicating with OES personnel regarding service needs
e. Performing preliminary trouble-shooting before placing a service call
f. Controlling system security. ~
g. Maintaining all owners manuals and diskettes
Your designated System Administrator will need to be allowed ample work time to
perform these important functions.
Prior to installation, your system administrator will need to:
a. Designate equipment locations
b. Provide stable electrical power to all equipment locations
c. Provide phone connections suitable for modem, if any
d. Back up all existing data prior to installation
e. Send in manufacturer registration cards
To enable your System Administrator to gain experience with your system we
recommend that he or she be allowed to assist our staff in the installation process.
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V. ACCEPTANCE
A. Initial Order
Accepted for bY~
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Accepted for Office Equipment Service Co, Inc. by:
Project Manager
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B. Final Acceptance
All hardware, software, documentation, cabling, and technical services
described herein have been provided.
Signature
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