Title
Vote on a Request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and current “sole source,” for Chatham County Sheriff’s Office narcotics camera ,Hermit Cam HD Transformer modular/multi-disguise network video surveillance system manufactured by, Crime Point 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 covert video surveillance equipment, designed exclusively for law enforcement, manufactured by Crime Point, 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 video surveillance equipment is manufactured and sold by Crime Point, Inc.
Discussion & Analysis: Crime Point Inc. is the sole provider of the unit.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: Revenue funds from concealed weapons permits will be used for the purchase in the amount of $14,647.
Recommendation: Motion to Approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and current “sole source,” for the Chatham County Chatham County Sheriff’s office video surveillance equipment, Drive Square Inc.