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Commission reviews two bids for GatesAir transmitter and antenna; asks for installation breakdowns
Summary
Fallon County staff presented two bids to replace a GatesAir transmitter and discussed an antenna offer; commissioners asked staff to obtain detailed cost breakdowns for equipment, installation and shipping before making a procurement decision.
County presenters reviewed two bids to replace a GatesAir transmitter. One vendor (Charlie) offered a lower base equipment figure that was quoted in the discussion as about $11,500 for the unit (transcript text unclear on inclusions), while Tablet/Tab Electronics quoted a higher equipment price that in the transcript appears as about $98,740 (the larger figure appears to include additional items or different equipment scope). Presenters said some bids did not include freight and one vendor had additional line items (about $1,700) for optional future equipment.
Commissioners asked staff to request an itemized, side-by-side comparison that separates equipment, freight and installation labor so commissioners can make an informed procurement choice. The presenters also described a half-price antenna available from Charlie that could be useful for expanding coverage to the south tower; commissioners asked staff to confirm freight, installation and timetables and to add the item to a future agenda if necessary.
No award was made at this meeting; commissioners asked staff to obtain clarifications and to present updated quotes at the next work session or Monday agenda.
