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the need arise. There are not many companies that make this equipment. Cadco took four exceptions to the specs, but they were minor. We asked for a full one year warranty, and they are giving us two. We asked for underwriter's laboratory approval, and they have it on the components but not the unit as a whole; however, these units are in use throughout the country. We asked for a trunking switch on the synthesizer, and they just asked us to identify which option we want. The last item we asked for, the equipment has been improved to where we don't need to use that any more. Commissioner Eggert asked if we got so few bids because this is such a unique piece of equipment, and Director Wright advised that he gave Purchasing Manager Ambler the name of one or two others in the country that make this equipment, but apparently they just chose not to bid. Vice Chairman Wheeler continued to emphasize that he did not want to lock anyone out from bidding simply because they feel the specs are too detailed and then have someone else bid and ask for waivers. - Purchasing Manager Ambler informed the Board that he tries hard to review the specs before they go out to eliminate areas where it is apparent we may be restrictive. In this particular case, he has to rely heavily on the experience of the Director of Emergency Management. The Vice Chairman noted that he is not necessarily singling out this particular instance, and Purchasing Manager Ambler pointed out that our general specs tell the bidder that if they are taking an exception, they should note it in their bid. He encourages them to submit bids, and then if their exceptions are not something we can live with, we would reject the bid. OCT 41988 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0) waived the minor exceptions, awarded Bid #464 for a Public Warning System 25 BOOK 74 PACE 422