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Commission awards RFQ 2024‑18 for data solution services to Talon Technology Systems
Summary
Christian County added Talon Technology Systems to a pool of qualified vendors for on‑call data solution services (network cabling, A/V, access control). The one‑year contract has options for three annual renewals; commissioners noted a contract date error that staff will correct.
Christian County commissioners voted March 6 to award RFQ 2024‑18 for "data solution services" to Talon Technology Systems and add the firm to the county's list of qualified on‑call vendors.
Purchasing manager Kim presented the request: the contract is an as‑needed, one‑year agreement with options to renew for up to three additional years. The county received two proposals — Talon Technology Systems and Tech Tree Data Solution Services — and staff recommended adding Talon as a third qualified vendor so the county has multiple bidders for forthcoming cabling and systems projects.
Staff noted Tech Tree already holds an existing contract for similar services, and references for Talon were checked and reported satisfactory. Commissioners discussed hourly rates and renewal‑date language; staff and a commissioner flagged that a date in the contract (line 39) shows 01/01/2025 and should be corrected. At the meeting commissioners approved the award by voice vote.
Why it matters: The RFQ creates an on‑call pool for IT‑related work (network cabling, audio/video, access control and similar services) that the county expects to use for multiple upcoming projects. Having additional qualified vendors is intended to support competitive pricing and vendor availability.
Details: RFQ number: 2024‑18 (Data Solution Services). Proposals received: Talon Technology Systems; Tech Tree Data Solution Services. Contract terms: one‑year base with up to three annual renewal options (dates to be corrected by staff). Talon’s proposed average hourly rate cited in the meeting was $70 per hour. Commissioners voted to approve the award and directed staff to correct contract date errors before final execution.
Action taken: Award approved by voice vote; staff to finalize contract details and correct dates prior to execution.
