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 Animal Services uses HLP Inc. for Chameleon / Public Access Software, which was installed in 2017. This agreement is to renew the annual licenses on this essential equipment. Annual Service will not exceed $8,640.00.
Board of Commissioners authorize the Purchasing Director to approve an annual service agreement with HLP Inc. not to exceed $8,640.00.
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