Title
Vote to approve competitive bid exemption for sole source locksmith services to be performed by Marshall’s Locksmith for all Chatham County facilities
Abstract
Introduction & Background: North Carolina G.S. 143-129(e)(6) authorizes the purchase of a service when performance or price competition is not available.
Discussion & Analysis: To provide a higher level of security at the County facilities, the County uses a restricted keyway for all keyed locks. This keeps staff or other key-holders from being able to go just anywhere to have their keys made. Our previous locksmith has gone out of business and the County has asked Marshall’s Locksmith to handle these needs. By using a restricted keyway, Marshall’s is the only locksmith in the Chatham County area that can furnish the hardware and keys needed for this keyway.
The County is requesting Marshall’s Locksmith as the sole source provider of locksmith services due to the non-competitive nature of the restricted keyways.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: None
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve competitive bid exemption for sole source locksmith services to be performed by Marshall’s Locksmith for all Chatham County facilities.