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a. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts Purchasing Supervisor to execute a non-standard Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. to install leased voting equipment and provide software, maintenance and support services retroactive to August 1, 2017 through December 31, 2023, for a total amount not to exceed $1,239,319.70; and
b. Accept the non-standard terms and conditions contained in the vendor's contract pursuant to the recommendation of the Registrar of Voters.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts Purchasing Supervisor to execute a non-standard Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. to install leased voting equipment and provide software, maintenance and support services retroactive to August 1, 2017 through December 31, 2023, for a total amount not to exceed $1,239,319.70; and
b. Accept the non-standard terms and conditions contained in the vendor's contract pursuant to the recommendation of the Registrar of Voters.
SUMMARY:
This County has an existing Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for hardware, software, maintenance and support services for four 400C tabulation machines. The hardware and software together constitute a voting system, which enables the Elections Department to tabulate votes.
The total estimated cost for this Managed Service Agreement to lease and install a new system for six years is $1,239,319.70, consisting of hardware, software, maintenance and support services.
The proposed software Agreement is "non-standard" for the County with respect to warranties and indemnification provisions. It is the recommendation of the Registrar of Voters to approve the non-standard terms and conditions to conduct more efficient elections and reduce staffing costs while familiarizing staff with an upgraded voting system and tabulation process prior to a larger election year.
A copy of the Agreement is on file wi...
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