Resolution 1994-468A
RESOLUTION NO. 94-468A
Jun 28. 1994
A RESOLUTION FINDING FIDLAR , CHAMBERS
COMPANY AS SOLE SOURCE FOR COUNTY PURCHASE
OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR BALLOT TABULATION
SYSTEM UPGRADE; AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SUCH
EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, Collier County initially purchased the Fidlar ,
Chambers Company ballot tabulation software in 1986; and
WHEREAS, the state ot Florida has required all ballot
tabulation systems to be recertified under rules enacted by the
Florida Legislature in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Section 101.015(6), Florida statutes, requires
all counties to use balloting tabulation systems certified
under the 1990 standards on or after July 1, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners initially
authorized such a system upgrade January 11, 1990 contingent
upon the new certification by adoption of Resolution No. 90-11;
and
WHEREAS, Section 101.293(1), Florida Statutes, requires
voting equipment purchases in excess of $10,000 to be acquired
through the sealed competitive bid process from at least two
· bidders unless the majority of the governing body finds there
is but a single source from which suitable equipment can be
obtained; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that the
Fidlar & Chambers Company system equipmen~ is the only
equipment which would best meet the needs of Collier County's
existing ballot tabulation system in terms of lxisting system
and hardware compatibility.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, at a regular meeting
assembled this 28th day at June, 1994, that:
1. The Board reconfirms its January 9, 1990 action
adopting Resolution No. 90-12 and finds there is but a single
source to provide suitable equipment for the upgrade of the
County's existing ballot tabulation system which is totally
compatible with the present equipment.
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2. Said system equipment shall be obtained from Fidlar ,
Chambers Company upon such terms and conditions as the parties
agree.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority
vote tavoring same.
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