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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.A. Purchase of Precinct Scanners 3.!lJ CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk ~ SUBJECT: Purchase of Precinct Scanners DATE: August 9, 2004 INTRODUCTION: City Council is.asked to authorize the purchase of two precinct scanners for the two additional precincts recently established by City Council. BACKGROUND: It is necessary to order two precinct scanners for the two new precincts in Shakopee. The scanners are being purchased off of the State contract and pricing in the total amount of $1 0,350. Staffwas advised on Monday, August 9,2004, that Election Systems & Software, Inc. is expecting a number of large orders and that any orders for scanners will be handled on a first come basis. Although ES&S was advised some time ago of the order, they only recently sent the Sales Order Agreement for execution, which also requires a 25% deposit. The Sales Order Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Scott County will be paying the annual $195 per scanner maintenance fee, along with all the scanners for Scott County. In order to follow up as quickly as possible, staff is faxing the Sales Order Agreement today and will follow up with the 25% deposit as soon as possible. ACTION REQUESTED: Ratify the execution of a Sales Order Agreement with Election Systems & Software, Inc. for two precinct scanners in the amount of$1O,350. I: \clerk\election \Precinct Scanners