Item:
Title
Approval to renew a Contract with Kontek Systems in the amount of $117,084.00 to provide technology support for the Audio/Visual equipment located in County conference rooms.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 22, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to approve a contract renewal with Kontek Systems in the amount of $117,084.00 using IS&T’s current fiscal year, 2023-2024 operational budget.
Durham County has 120 conference-court rooms across multiple buildings. Much of the equipment is no longer covered by warranty and many of the spaces utilize complex audio visual equipment. The IS&T department receives calls weekly for audio visual repair and assistance.
Kontek Systems is a local audio-visual integrator with their main office in downtown Durham. Kontek Systems is part of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Multimedia Equipment, Integration/Installation, and Support Services University Term Contract #KONTEK/Y22AMW/111/RFP.
Renewal of this contract will allow seamless support of the County conference-court room audiovisual equipment. The contract also includes yearly maintenance, monthly statistical reporting, and covers repairs of broken equipment.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 5-Accountable Efficient and Visionary Government
Resource Persons: Greg Marrow, CIO; Tamara Minor, Senior IT Business Specialist
County Manager’s Recommendation:
The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to approve the contract renewal with Kontek Systems in the amount of $117,084.00 using IS&T’s current fiscal year 2023-2024 operational budget. The County Manager also recommends the Board allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent renewals, extensions, or amendments associated with this contract as necessary to continue services as required.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________