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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 purchase a mobile ballot printing system, licenses and related services, beginning upon execution of the Agreement through December 31, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $25,350; 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 purchase a mobile ballot printing system, licenses and related services, beginning upon execution of the Agreement through December 31, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $25,350; 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:
The Monterey County Elections Department wishes to purchase mobile ballot printing equipment and licenses for the upcoming November Presidential Election and for future elections. The hardware and software together constitute a voting system which enables the Elections Department to efficiently provide ballots to voters and safeguard ballot supply levels during the early voting period through Election Day.
The total estimated cost through December 31, 2025 is $25,350.
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 provide greater access prior to the November 3, 2020 General Election.
Copies of the Agreement are on file with the Clerk of the Board.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Executive Orders N-64-20 and N-...
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