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Board approves sole‑source Motorola purchase and $61,277.50 budget amendment for Crown Castle site
Summary
The board approved a sole‑source purchase from Motorola Solutions and a $61,277.50 budget amendment to install a UPS replacement and related electrical work at the Crown Castle site to keep the site operational and avoid a manufacturer price increase.
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors approved a sole‑source purchase from Motorola Solutions and authorized a budget amendment of $61,277.50 to install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) replacement and related electrical work at the Crown Castle communications site.
Staff said the work is needed to make the Crown Castle site fully operational and to avoid a manufacturer price increase effective July 1, 2025; meeting discussion noted the vendor indicated the price increase would take effect on or around July 1 (one staff member later referenced June 1 in discussion while clarifying timing). The board approved the sole‑source purchase and the budget amendment by recorded vote (motion carried 5–0).
The purchase was presented as a sole‑source procurement from Motorola Solutions to ensure compatibility with existing equipment at the Crown Castle site. Staff said the work includes new UPS equipment and associated electrical installation to restore or maintain full operation and to prevent exposure to a known upcoming price increase by the manufacturer.
The board asked staff to confirm timing and funding lines; staff confirmed relevant budget lines and reported they would proceed with the procurement and installation as authorized.
