3. Agenda Item FY2017

BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 4th Tuesday · 2026-04-28 · agenda_item

Lake County is reviewing a proposal to access various State of Florida contracts for Information Technology (IT) equipment and related services. This plan allows the county to purchase IT items on an as-needed basis using pre-competed state contracts. The goal is to ensure genuine products and manufacturer support, avoiding issues with the 'gray' market. This review is currently under consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. The project involves the procurement of IT equipment, software, and services, potentially including audio/video equipment, network infrastructure, and IT consulting. Local authorized distributors may be prioritized for purchases when it is in the county's best interest. This presents an opportunity for suppliers and service providers of IT equipment and related services to engage with the county early in the process, before specific needs and procurements are finalized. Understanding the county's procurement strategy through these state contracts could lead to future business.

estimated annual fiscal impact

30,000 $