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County staff recommend contracting MCA for camera system after Tifton Gazette remodel bid incompatibility
Summary
After a subcontractor’s proposed camera system proved incompatible with the county’s existing system, staff presented lower-cost alternatives and recommended Mobile Communications America (MCA) to supply an Avigilon-based system at roughly $42,798.41, to be handled as a change order in the remodel contract.
During the workshop staff reported the subcontractor for the Tifton Gazette building remodel proposed a video-surveillance system that is not compatible with the county’s current cameras. To maintain one vendor and a single camera platform, staff sought approval to contract with the county’s existing vendor.
Staff outlined two options from the subcontractor and quotes from Mobile Communications America (MCA), the county’s current camera vendor. MCA provided an apples-to-apples comparison at a lower cost, and staff recommended allowing the chairman to sign an agreement with MCA for the Avigilon system at $42,798.41 (the transcript cites $42,798.41 as the staff-recommended figure). Staff noted that the change order would be reconciled against the contractor’s bid and that construction change orders will be brought forward as they are identified.
Commissioners acknowledged the administrative process for change orders and public contract management. The transcript records staff’s recommendation and discussion of next steps but does not record a final signed contract during the workshop.
