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 Information Systems uses Zoho Corporation software county-wide to assist with managing the active directory and reporting requests, as well as user communication. This agreement is to provide an annual subscription agreement with Zoho Corporation, not to exceed $5,395.00.
Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to approve an annual subscription agreement with Zoho Corporation, not to exceed $5,395.00.
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