PTI, Compaq Contract To Bring Top-Notch
Computer Hardware, Support To Local And
State Governments
In a landmark move expected to save millions of
taxpayer dollars and spark local economic growth, Public Technology, Inc. (PTI), has selected Compaq Computer Corporation for the National Computer and Telecommunications Technology Contract that will offer a
full line of personal computers, servers, and local service and support options to an estimated 83,000 local
governments and state agencies across the nation.
The three-year contract is the result of a bid process
designed to fulfill government procurement requirements and eliminate the need for jurisdictions to individually solicit competitive bids. While offering city,
county, and state governments, and schools quality
technology at value prices, the contract provides for a
local service and support program.
Government and education customers will enjoy the
attractive pricing made possible by PTI's aggregate
purchase negotiations and the convenience of local service and support with the additional benefit of stimulating the economic growth in their own communities.
"PTI set out to find the most cost-effective way to
bring computer products to the government entity,"
said PTI President Costis Toregas. "The result is a
streamlined procurement process and excellent product pricing. We are very proud of the accomplishment
on behalf of jurisdictions across the country."
Don Weatherson, Compaq vice president, government and education, noted that the times are challenging local and state entities to meet growing constituent
needs with dwindling resources. "It is increasingly clear
that localities must do more with less," said Weatherson, "and we have hundreds of state and local customers who have used technology to improve their own
operations. The National Computer and Telecommunications Technology Contract will help provide customers an easy way to access the computer products they
need to do the job better."
After reviewing proposals from national hardware
vendors, PTI chose Compaq for its value and ability to
provide excellent local service and support. PTI's Urban Consortium Telecommunications and Information
Task Force, whose members include technology experts from local governments, oversaw the proposal
and evaluation process.
Orders for Compaq products can be placed through
the PTI contract by calling 1-800-950-4PTI. PTI expects
to announce agreements with two other top vendors
under the National Computer and Telecommunications Technology Contract. These agreements will
cover software and telecommunications products.
PTI is the non-profit technology organization of the
National League of Cities, the National Association of
Counties, and the International City/County Management Association. Through collaborative research by
its member jurisdictions, PTI creates and advances
technology-based products, services and enterprises in
cities and counties nationwide.
August 1995 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 23
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