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LaPorte County considers new copier contracts as color printing drives up costs
Summary
County staff reviewed competing proposals from ITG and Kemp's to centralize and modernize copier service; staff reported current allowances and recent meter counts, and vendors proposed different equipment mixes and job‑accounting options to reduce color overuse.
LaPorte County councilors and commissioners heard competing proposals for copier and printer maintenance at a joint workshop, as staff said printing volumes and color usage have pushed the county past current contract allowances.
Sergio Castro of ITG proposed a plan that would standardize approximately 24 larger devices, offer a pay‑per‑actuals billing model and lock service pricing for a negotiated term. "We don't want to go ahead and increase those rates every year," Castro said, describing ITG's service‑level commitments and on‑site response intentions.
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