Rowan County Purchasing Policy requires sole-source purchases over $5,000 be approved by the Board of Commissioners. This agreement would be approved as a 'sole-source' using standardization or compatibility as the overriding consideration per NCGS 143-129(e)(6) which allows for an exception to the bidding laws when:
1. Performance or price competition for a product are not available;
2. A needed product is available from only one source of supply; or
3. Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration
Rowan County IT department uses software from Custom Data Processing, Inc. for environmental health. This agreement is for renewal coverage and software support. The FY23 cost will be $18,619.
Attached is quote from CDP, Inc.
Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to approve a sole-source purchase from CDP, Inc. for software renewal and support not to exceed $18,619.
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