TITLE
Title
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR VOTING SYSTEMS EXTENDED WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE, AND LICENSING FEES
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Charlie Collicutt
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BACKGROUND
Background
In FY 2020, the Board approved the use of Elections Systems & Software as the vendor for the voting systems for Guilford County Elections. NC General Statutes require that warranties are maintained on all voting equipment. This contract provides the extended warranty for two (2) DS850 high-speed tabulators, 220 DS200 precinct tabulator and 190 Automark precinct handicap accessible ballot-marking devices, as well as, licensing fees for this equipment and licensing fees for the software to create and tabulate ballots. NC State Board of Elections mandates that counties may only enter into one-year contracts for these services.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve Elections Systems & Software contract renewal for one (1) year effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in substantial form, in the amount of $218,487.40.
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