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Approval to enter into a contract with World Wide Technology in the amount of $250,699.80 to upgrade Durham County Main Library conference room equipment.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 8, 2024
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $250,699.80 with World Wide Technology utilizing FY 2024-25 CIP 21 Audio-Visual Tech (42001910DC139) funding. The contract will allow Durham County to upgrade the technology equipment in the conference rooms utilized by both the public and Durham County staff. Recently there have been frequent issues impacting operability and reliability. World Wide Technology is a global leader in innovative automation and digital transformation providing world class technology solutions to large public and private organizations. IS&T in conjunction with Library Services have developed a strategic plan to upgrade equipment, mitigate the issues and restore usefulness to the facilities.
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 Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $250,699.80 with World Wide Technology utilizing FY 2024-25 CIP 21 Audio-Visual Tech (42001910DC139) funding. 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.
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County Manager: ____________________________