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Lamar County tables $180,009 radio-system proposal, asks coordinator to review bids
Summary
Board members reviewed multiple bids for tower and radio work, noted disparities between expected and quoted prices, and unanimously tabled decisions so the 9-1-1 coordinator can review and explain the proposals.
During the meeting, Speakers 1 and 2 opened and compared bids for tower and radio work. A small bid line (identified in the discussion as roughly $2,400) from Decatur Electronics doing business as Red Beard Solutions was mentioned alongside larger bid lines, including a repeater-and-activation line quoted at $73,003.29 and a comprehensive "National orders, radio system" proposal with a total cost shown as $180,009.79.
Speaker 2 said the larger totals exceeded the price range they had expected for repeater work and asked for clarification; Speaker 1 said the proposals covered multiple tower locations (Detroit, Sulligent, Vernon, Hatogee, Melbourne) and that a careful, apples-to-apples comparison was needed. Speaker 2 moved to table consideration of the bids to allow the 9-1-1 coordinator to review the proposals and explain scope and pricing. The motion was seconded by Speaker 1 and approved.
The board recorded that funds had already been allocated for some items but did not approve the larger project totals at this meeting. Members said they could call a special meeting if the coordinator's review indicated the need for expedited action.
