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 Emergency Services uses Stryker Corporation for the purchase of stretchers and other equipment for EMS services. This agreement is to provide annual maintenance on this essential equipment. Annual Maintenance will not exceed $46,787.00.
Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to approve an annual maintenance agreement with Stryker Corporation not to exceed $46,787.00.
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