LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 20-3439    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 3/4/2020 In control: Sheriff's Office
On agenda: 3/16/2020 Final action: 3/16/2020
Title: Vote on a Request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and current "sole source," for Chatham County Sheriff's Office driving simulator, manufactured by Drive Square, Inc.

Title

Vote on a Request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and current “sole source,” for Chatham County Sheriff’s Office driving simulator, manufactured by Drive Square, Inc.

Abstract

Action Requested:  Vote on a Request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and current “sole source,” for Chatham County Sheriff’s Office driving simulator, manufactured by Drive Square, Inc.

Introduction & Background:  The North Carolina General Statute 143-129(e)(6) authorizes Local Governments to purchase without bidding when standardization is the over-riding consideration and price competition for a product is not available.  The driving simulator is manufactured and sold by Drive Square, Inc. 

Discussion & Analysis:  Drive Square Inc. is the sole provider of the unit.

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A

Budgetary Impact:  Forfeited property Federal funds will be used for the purchase in the amount of $40,400.

Recommendation:  Motion to Approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and current “sole source,” for the Chatham County Chatham County Sheriff’s office driving simulator, Drive Square Inc.