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Commission waives bidding and clears $25,470 purchase of Cisco network equipment
Summary
Coffey County commissioners waived competitive bidding and approved the purchase of two Cisco 9300 POE switches (with licensing and three years' maintenance) from Converge 1 for $25,470.48, funded from the 2026 Technology Training and Equipment line item.
The Coffey County Commission voted March 30, 2026 to waive the county's competitive bidding requirement and authorize purchase of two Cisco 9300 POE network switches, associated software licenses and three years of maintenance from Converge 1 for $25,470.48.
Commissioner Todd Barker moved, citing IT Director Brad Scheibmeir’s recommendation and government pricing/previous working relationship with the vendor, to waive purchasing policy as to competitive bidding for the purchase. Commissioner Steve McCurry seconded the motion and it passed. The minutes list the funding source as the 2026 Technology Training and Equipment line item.
The minutes do not include specifications beyond the model name or copies of vendor quotes; the IT director is recorded as the recommending official and the county will proceed with vendor procurement under the waiver.
