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 Telecommunications uses Carolina Recording for recording services of calls at the 911 center. This agreement is to provide annual maintenance on this essential equipment. Annual Maintenance will not exceed $41,950.
Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to approve an annual maintenance agreement with Carolina Recording not to exceed $41,950.
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