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 EMS uses EMS Technology Solutions, LLC for annual inventory and asset management. This agreement is to provide annual service on essential equipment. Annual Maintenance will not exceed $8,280.00.
Board of Commissioners authorize the Purchasing Director to approve an annual service agreement with EMS Technology Solutions, LLC not to exceed $8,280.00.
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