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Deerfield board approves $86,230 server and storage purchase, waives competitive bidding
Summary
Trustees approved a resolution on Aug. 18 to purchase replacement server and storage hardware (equipment 6–9 years old) for $86,230.93, and waived formal competitive bidding citing industry pricing practices.
The Village of Deerfield on Aug. 18 approved the purchase of replacement server and storage hardware, awarding a $86,230.93 quote and waiving competitive bidding.
IT staff told trustees the existing equipment is six to nine years old and that proactive replacement is needed to ensure reliable operation, vendor support and security updates. The board record shows staff solicited multiple reseller quotes and recommended acceptance of the lowest responsive quote.
Trustees approved the purchase and the waiver of the bidding requirement by roll call vote; staff did not report additional budgetary changes at the meeting.
