MTC backs hearing-room audio-visual upgrade for Town Meeting, contingent on more vendor quotes and final review

The Municipal Technology Committee (MTC) voted to support a Town Meeting article that would appropriate funds for an upgrade to the town hearing room’s audio-visual (AV) system, but the committee made its support contingent on getting an additional vendor quote and on MTC review and approval of the final vendor selection before any purchase is made.

Committee chair Matt (MTC chair) opened discussion by describing the procurement status and the committee’s plan to request an appropriation at Town Meeting. Jay (town IT staff) told the committee that the group had solicited bids and received one full bid configured to the committee’s stated requirements, and that a second quote was also on file. Jay said the committee could request an amount for Town Meeting that covers the preferred configuration and some padding for flexibility while the MTC and town staff continue vendor evaluation.

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