ADOPTED - AUGUST 26, 2008

Agenda Item No. 40

Introduced by Judiciary and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TeL SYSTEMS, INC.

TO PURCHASE COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT

RESOLUTION #08-241

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court has a need to upgrade audio/video technology in two Circuit Court courtrooms in the Veterans Memorial Courthouse; and

WHEREAS, these upgrades will allow the courts to provide better customer service by utilizing state-of-the-art technology; and

WHEREAS, Circuit Court in conjunction with Purchasing and Management Information Services (MIS) sought proposals; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court has budgeted CIP funds in the amount of $121,137 and the recommended bid amount is $117,628.19; and

WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee comprised of Circuit Court, Purchasing and MIS reviewed the proposals, and after careful consideration and evaluation, the committee is unanimously recommending entering into a contract with TeL Systems. 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners do hereby authorize entering into a contract with TeL Systems, Inc. at a cost of $117,628.19 for the purpose of supplying and installing courtroom technology.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total cost will be paid out of the Circuit Court’s budgeted CIP funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

JUDICARY:  Yeas:  Weatherwax-Grant, Bahar-Cook, Holman, Nolan, Schafer

  Nays:  None             Absent:  Tennis               Approved  8/14/08

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan

 Nays:  None              Absent:  None             Approved  8/20/08