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Onslow County approves extension of sheriff—s vehicle outfitting contract valued up to $257,907.89
Summary
The board approved extending a contract with Mobile Communications of America to outfit new patrol vehicles, authorizing up to $257,907.89. Discussion included a recent roadside crash and a clarification about the contract year and number of vehicles.
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 20 approved a sheriff—s office request to extend an existing contract with Mobile Communications of America to outfit new patrol vehicles.
Sheriff Chris Thomas told the board the sheriff—s office entered a contract with Mobile Communications of America in fiscal year 2023 and has an option to extend for up to three years. The sheriff asked the board to authorize an extension not to exceed $257,907.89 to outfit new uniform patrol vehicles.
During discussion a county official clarified portions of the record: "'23 is a 3 year contract. Fiscal year '23. Cars, Chris. Number of cars is 21. I'm sorry." The sheriff and commissioners also discussed roadside safety after a recent incident in which a vehicle struck a deputy—s patrol car while the deputy was assisting a stranded motorist; commissioners urged drivers to "move over" to protect deputies, firefighters and tow personnel.
The board approved the contract extension by voice vote; the transcript records "Motion carries" with no roll-call tally recorded.
The transcript does not include a roll-call vote or a detailed procurement resolution text; the clerk recorded a majority voice approval and authorized the chairman to sign necessary documents on behalf of the county as requested by the sheriff.
