Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Magistrate Court
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Commission District(s): ALL
CA - Cooperative Agreement for Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies, and Services (The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS USA) Contract No. 220704): for use by the DeKalb County Magistrate Court. Consists of piggybacking off the competitively let TIPS USA Contract for the provision of audio-visual equipment, supplies, and services. This request will assist in equipment replacement within the Magistrate courtrooms. Awarded to BIS Digital, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $225,388.70. Please see attached quote.
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Information Contact: Kimberly Brock, Clerk of Court
Phone Number: 404-520-6438
PURPOSE:
Consists of piggybacking off The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS USA) Contract No. 220704 for the provision of audio-visual equipment, supplies, and services. This request is for replacement of AV equipment located in the Magistrate courtrooms. This will be consistent with other courtrooms and the operations of courtroom technology.
NEED/IMPACT:
The need to replace/upgrade audio-visual equipment located in the Magistrate courtrooms aid in ensuring consistency with all other Courts, as well as consistency with overall County requirements for solutions and support. The pandemic has forced hybrid operations and court room technology needs to be modernized and maintained to support it and reduce Court backlogs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request has no fiscal impact to the county. Funding was previously approved through the American Rescue Plan (ARP II) for this project on January 24, 2023 - Agenda #BOC 2022-2389. Please see attached memo from the Finance Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend approval to purchase from TIPS USA Contract No. 220704 with: BIS Digital, Inc., 1350 NE 56th Street, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334. Amount Not To Exceed: $225,388.70