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Commissioner Worley - Sheriff’s Office - To Accept Unified Technology Systems as a Sole Source Vendor for the Purchase of Two Smart Boards ($24,958)
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STAFF CONTACT
Alan Cloninger - Sheriff - 704-869-6860
BUDGET IMPACT
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2017 SCAAP Grant & Departmental budget
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
The Sheriff’s Office was awarded a $23,455 grant from the 2017 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) by the federal Bureau of Justice. This award has been designated to upgrade the audio visual equipment in the training room at the Sheriff’s Office. This room is used by correctional officers for in-service training and Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) School.
The Sheriff’s Office requests sole source approval to purchase two Smart Boards from Unified Technology Services. This request is based on inadequate competition and standardization and compatibility. After multiple attempts to secure bids from various vendors, only one vendor responded. Unified Technology Systems has been used by Gaston County for over 19 years and they have installed equipment at the Sheriff’s Office in the past. Purchasing from this vendor will ensure the installation is compatible with existing wiring and equipment. The cost of the Smart Boards ($24,958) exceeds the grant award. The remaining balance ($1,503) will be purchased with departmental funds. Approval of this Board Action authorizes staff to proceed with the sole source purchase from Unified Technology Systems.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Sole Source Letter