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 DSS uses Binti to provide a cloud-based software solution to foster home licensing applications. Original BOC Approval October 18, 2021; Agenda Item 4. Contract was approved with an auto renewal option.
Funding for this project remains an appropriate fit for Adoption Promotion Funds, as the recruitment and licensing of a diverse group of foster families is a key factor in developing adoptive resources for children in foster care who are not able to safely reunify with their birth families. Adoption Promotion Funds are awarded to the county by the state to use for a variety of allowable expenditures including direct provision or purchase by contract of services in areas of Recruitment, Training, Placement Support & Supervision and Legal Services.
This agreement is to provide an annual subscription on this essential equipment. Annual subscription will not exceed $16,274.00.
Recommendation: Board of Commissioners authorize the DSS Director to approve an annual subscription agreement with Binti; not to exceed $16,274.00.
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