County approves mobile computer upgrade for deputies and field crews
Mesa County Commissioners on Jan. 27 approved a five-year technology lease that will upgrade mobile computers used daily by sheriff’s deputies and county employees who work in the field.
The contract, approved 3-0, authorizes a lease with SAITECH Inc. in an amount not to exceed $764,134.45 for rugged Getac V120 notebook computers, vehicle docking stations and installation across multiple county departments.
The equipment will support the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Building Department, Road and Bridge and Engineering Department — employees who rely on mobile technology to do their jobs away from an office.
“These aren’t just laptops,” Troy Flick, Mesa County IT operations manager, told commissioners during the public hearing. “They’re a traveling office for employees who are out in the community every day.”
The lease covers a total of 120 rugged notebook computers designed for use in vehicles and outdoor environments, along with supporting equipment and installation. Specifically, the contract includes:
- 120 Getac V120 notebook computers with extended warranties and GPS software
- 91 vehicle docking stations with power cables
- 32 office desktop docking stations
- 57 antennas
- Installation services for fleet vehicles
The computers serve as the primary workstations for field staff, allowing them to access systems, maps and records while on patrol or working at project sites.
The new equipment replaces aging systems and will remain under full support and replacement warranty for the length of the lease. The computers meet current specifications for Windows 11, support 5G connectivity and provide additional storage needed for large offline GIS maps — a key tool for deputies and public works staff working in areas without reliable internet access.
The board also approved issuing a 2026 purchase order in the amount of $257,036.85, with the intent to fund years two through five at an annual rate of $126,774.40.
The project timeline includes approximately two months for the vendor to build and configure the equipment, followed by three to four weeks to install the computers and docking stations in county vehicles.
County officials said the upgrade will help employees work more efficiently, safely and reliably while serving residents across Mesa County — whether responding to emergencies, inspecting buildings or maintaining roads.
