The DuPage County Finance Committee on Nov. 25 advanced a wide range of procurement contracts, budget transfers and grant acceptances across county departments.

Among the larger approvals, the committee authorized a transfer of $1,828,853 from contingencies to equipment and machinery to replace county radio equipment (covering OHSEM share, probation and state's attorney). The committee approved contracts for office and IT supplies, including a not-to-exceed contract with ODP Business Solutions for $259,842 and a contract with Amazon Capital Services not to exceed $855,262 for miscellaneous county purchases. Trintech Inc. was approved for an automated bank account reconciliation solution for up to $115,477.13.

Public-safety and health purchases included a Stryker Inc. contract for ballistic and stab-resistant armor for sheriff's deputies (not to exceed $400,000), contracts for toxicology lab services with NMS Labs (up to $400,000), and an agreement with New Traditions for morgue transfer services (up to $480,000, multi-year). The committee also approved a vehicle purchase for the Children's Advocacy Center (one Ford Escape, up to $33,135).

The committee accepted several grants and ARPA-funded agreements: a Workforce Development grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ($148,128), an ARPA-funded agreement with DuPage Pads for additional sheltering capacity ($342,090), and a $25,000 ARPA community engagement award to the Community House.

Most procurement motions were presented by Vice Chair Cahill or the relevant departmental member, were seconded and approved by voice vote. Procurement staff confirmed items awarded via RFP where asked. The committee moved to receive and place on file payment of claims and grant proposal notifications and then adjourned.