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Smith County approves 1-year renewal with TECO Safety for fleet upfitting after service concerns
Summary
The commissioners approved a one-year renewal and amendment with TECO Safety Inc. for contract 05/22 to continue vehicle upfitting. Commissioners and department staff discussed recurring wiring and light-bar issues, the need for central reporting of service problems, warranty handling and a plan to survey end users before future renewals.
The Smith County Commissioners Court voted to approve a one-year renewal option and amendment with TECO Safety, Incorporated for contract 05/22, the county’s nonexclusive contract for fleet vehicle equipment and installation.
The motion to approve the renewal was made by Commissioner Gurry and seconded by Commissioner Harrott; the court carried the motion by voice vote.
County staff and law-enforcement officials used the renewal discussion to raise recurring installation and warranty issues with upfitted vehicles, and to ask procurement for better tracking before future renewals. County purchasing staff told the court the contract…
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