Township Council Meeting — Packet

90-25 March 11, 2025 TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, AS PART OF THE CONTINUED UPGRADES TO TECHNOLOGY IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (Township) employs a Nationally Accredited Police Force (Police Department); and WHEREAS, the Police Department Criminal Investigative Division (CID) is responsible for all investigations pertaining to adult and juvenile crimes; and WHEREAS, technology has evolved at such a rapid pace; leaving the CID to utilize, outdated equipment, in-efficient systems, and technology that prohibits their investigative efforts; and WHEREAS, the Township wishes to utilize State Contract Purchasing Methods to purchase 25 Dell Desktop Computers, and 25 Dell Monitors to replace current equipment; and WHEREAS, the vendor, Dell Technologies located at 1 Dell Way, Mailstop 8129, Round Rock Texas, 78682 is a NJ State Contract Vendor utilizing contract #M0483/24-TELE-71883 and can provide the equipment necessary (see Exhibit A). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of West Orange who hereby authorizes the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Township, to issue and execute a Purchase Order for $50,421.50 to Dell Technologies with funds certified available by the Chief Financial Officer. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: March 11, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer 03-2610-20-0300-140 IT Infrastructure Police