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Public commenter outlines ballot‑marking device costs and printer alternatives for Collin County
Summary
A public commenter laid out detailed cost figures for Collin County's ballot‑marking devices (BMDs), listing an initial per‑unit price and renewal/maintenance costs and suggesting trading in BMDs for on‑demand printers to reduce expense.
Avis Novak provided a numerical briefing during public comment on the county's ballot‑marking devices and contract renewals. Novak said the county's initial outlay for 1,800 BMDs was listed as $4,220 apiece for a total recorded as $7,000,596. She said the most recent contract amendment (number 8) included a renewal payment of $547,457.55, of which $357,696 was for maintenance and firmware licenses. Novak gave examples of estimated costs for on‑demand printers (e.g., 250 printers at $643,750 or 300 at $772,500) and suggested trading in some BMDs to reduce overall costs.
