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Council approves purchase of 51 Panasonic Toughbooks for field departments at $131,789.10
Summary
The council approved resolution R2025-47 to buy 51 Panasonic Toughbooks for police, engineering, public works and utilities using the Texas DIR cooperative purchasing program; the contract award to Southern Computer Warehouse totaled $131,789.10 and councilmembers noted negotiated savings of about $13,500.
The Pearland City Council approved Resolution R2025-47, authorizing the purchase of 51 Panasonic Toughbooks for use by field staff in the police department, engineering and public works, and utilities.
City staff said the purchase used the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative purchasing arrangement and that Southern Computer Warehouse provided the lowest proposal at $131,789.10. Councilmember Cozza thanked staff for negotiating and said the city saved approximately $13,500 from the original proposal after further review.
The council voted unanimously, 7–0, to award the purchase. No amendments or contingencies were recorded in the meeting excerpt.
Why it matters: The devices are ruggedized field computers used by multiple city departments. The purchase affects department equipment readiness and the city’s capital/operating spend on technology.
What the transcript records: Staff presented procurement method and vendor; council discussed pricing and savings; roll call recorded seven ayes with no dissent.
