Item:
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Approval to Enter into a Contract with Elections Systems and Software Maintenance, Firmware, and Software
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 10, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to approve the Board of Elections to enter into a contract with Elections Systems and Software for hardware, firmware, maintenance, and support for current voting equipment inventory. This service contract will cover FY 2024-25, 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025. This request is consistent with the requirement of N.C. General Statute §163-165.9 (b)(2), which states, “The County Board of Elections shall annually maintain software license and maintenance agreements necessary to maintain the warranty of its voting systems.” Outside of the statutory guidelines, the continued maintenance and support of voting equipment and software will also help to ensure fair and accurate elections in Durham County.
The contract amount for FY24-25 will be $74,131.35 per the attached quote. Funding is in the existing FY 2024-25 operating budget.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with Goal 5 of the county’s strategic plan.
Resource Persons: Elections Director Derek Bowens
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County manager recommends that the Board approve the Board of Elections to enter into a contract with Election Systems and Software, in the amount of $74,131.35, for continued maintenance and support of the county’s voting equipment, firmware and software. Funding is in the existing FY 2024-25 operating budget.
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County Manager: ____________________________