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 Register of Deeds has sent out request for proposals to extend the current shelving units which are a Spacesaver brand system. There is only one company authorized to sell/service Spacesaver systems in North Carolina, this company is Patterson Pope. This Contract agreement will provide needed shelving units with delivery and installation. Contract will not exceed $55,326.26
Attached is Letter from Manufacture, Quote and Contract for Patterson Pope.
Recommendation: Board of Commissioners to authorize the County Manager to approve contract with Patterson Pope as a Sole-Source; Not to Exceed $55,326.26.
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