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Heard County approves more than $1.3 million in 911 upgrades, authorizes CAD contract
Summary
The Heard County Board of Commissioners approved Metropolitan Communications quotes totaling $316,937.90 for 911 radios and equipment and accepted a $1,063,618.50 CAD system contract with I3 Verticals, authorizing the chairman to sign the contract.
The Heard County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 19 approved multiple purchases intended to upgrade the county's 911 and public-safety systems.
On separate unanimous motions, the Board accepted two Metropolitan Communications quotes: $271,101.50 for 911 equipment and $45,836.40 for radios and consoles, and later accepted a $1,063,618.50 quote from I3 Verticals, LLC for a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system to serve the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and 911. The Board also authorized the Chairman to sign the CAD contract on behalf of the county.
Commissioner Iris Harris moved to accept the primary Metropolitan Communications equipment quote, seconded by Commissioner Larry Hammond; Commissioner Hammond later moved to accept the radios and consoles quote, seconded by Commissioner David Walls. Commissioner Harris moved to accept the CAD system quote from I3 Verticals with Commissioner David Walls seconding; all motions carried unanimously.
The transcript records the vendor names and exact quote amounts but does not state the account, budget line, or funding source used to pay for the purchases. County staff or the clerk's office can provide contract documents, timing for implementation, and funding information.
