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Commission approves replacement laptop for commissioner; purchase to come from final outlay funds
Summary
Commissioners approved purchasing a replacement computer for a commissioner at an estimated $1,300 rather than a Nextech quote of about $2,900; county staff will set up and sanitize replaced device, with funds available in the final outlay line item.
The Geary County Commission approved purchase of a replacement computer for a commissioner after staff presented price options and technical recommendations.
A staff member said the malfunctioning device dates from 2020 and that typical county lease cycles are five years; Nextech had quoted roughly $2,900 to replace the unit through its program. County staff found a comparable machine online for about $1,300 and recommended the county buy outright and have IT (or the provider) configure and secure the machine. Commissioners confirmed $5,000 is available in the final outlay budget line for such purchases.
A motion to approve the purchase passed after one commissioner indicated an abstention (the commissioner who would receive the device) and staff agreed to ensure the old hard drive would be wiped or the drive removed before resale or disposal. The purchase will proceed and IT will configure the new device.
