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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with CTI, Itasca, Illinois, to upgrade existing audio-video components to enable a more standardized and seamless functionality for all users hosting meetings at the Lake County Division of Transportation main conference room at a cost of $49,419.
Staff Summary
* The existing audio-video components have reached their end of life without manufacturer support.
* The contract with CTI includes the purchase and installation of new audio-video conference room components and technology at a cost of $49,419.
* Purchasing identified a cooperative purchasing contract with CTI, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) to procure the required audio-video components that were competitively solicited and awarded.
* Pursuant to Chapter 33.115 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Joint Purchasing Authorized, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered between the participants.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, maintains and operates the main conference room audio-video components; and
WHEREAS, the existing components have reached their end of life and are no longer supported by the manufacturer, putting them at risk of additional hardware failures; and
WHEREAS, CTI, Itasca, Illinois, will be utilized to replace the audio-video components and upgrade the main conference room technology; and
WHEREAS, Purchasing identified a cooperative purchasing contract with CTI, Itasca, Illinois, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) to procure the required audio-video components that were competitively solicited and awarded; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Chapter 33.115 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Joint Purchasing Authorized, the County may participate in a cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the procurem...
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