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
Cloud Navigators, LLC has provided network cloud storage and technical support annually that is vital to the security of all Rowan County Technology resources.
Attached is quote from Cloud Navigators, LLC.
Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to approve a sole-source purchase from Cloud Navigators, LLC to provide network cloud storage and technical support not to exceed $10,800.
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