Franklin County awards UPS backup contract for 9-1-1 center to Oar Power

Franklin County commissioners voted to approve a bid award to Oar Power for a UPS backup system at the county'9-1-1 backup center.

Procurement director Robin Harmon told commissioners the county received three bids and that Oar Power submitted the lowest bid, $24,673.25. After reviewing responsiveness and responsibility, Harmon recommended the award to Oar Power.

The commissioners moved and seconded a motion to approve the procurement award. With no discussion recorded, the chair called for the vote and the motion passed.

Robin Harmon, procurement director, said, "As you know last week we received 3 bids for a UPS backup system for the nine-one-one center down, the backup nine-one-one center. And the lowest bid was from Oar Power for $24,673.25. And after review, we found that both responsive and responsible, and that is who we recommend for award." Harmon delivered the bid amount and recommendation directly to the board.

The award covers a UPS system for the county'9-1-1 backup facility; the county did not provide further technical specifications, warranty terms, or a contract number during the public presentation.

The commissioners instructed staff to proceed with contract execution consistent with county procurement rules. No timeline for installation or project completion was provided during the meeting.

Votes at a glance: The board voted to approve the procurement award to Oar Power; the recorded verbal votes were "Aye" and the motion passed.

Ending: County staff will complete contract paperwork and proceed with award; commissioners did not request additional details at the meeting.