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r� <br />did advise the type of configuration and system we need so it is <br />not as if staff';is just coming in blind. <br />Commissioner Scurlock noted that they recommended "turn- <br />key," and it appears there are at least two major firms that <br />provide that service that are in the same ballpark. <br />Commissioner Bowman asked if "turn -key" means that when they <br />turn the system over to you, the data has been entered. <br />Project Manager Williams advised that the dollar figure does <br />not include data conversion. That is entirely separate. Mrs. <br />Powell has grants from the state which will total $90,000 over 3 <br />years towards data conversion costs. That cost will vary <br />depending on the number of items in an existing data base and how <br />much original records will have to be created. We are probably <br />talking about $100,000 to convert. Mr. Williams further noted <br />that the systemlis expandable. The consultant recommended <br />starting out the new libraries with automation and looked at <br />starting out with a 16 terminal station and then expanding to 49, <br />but the library';is going to be completed much sooner than <br />expected. <br />Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that he has absolutely no <br />problem with a sole source if that is what is recommended when <br />all the research is done, but it would make him feel a lot more <br />comfortable if staff would make another 5 or 10 phone calls to <br />each of these vendors to see how their system is working and then <br />suggest to firmiB that you are about ready to make a decision. <br />In this way we might get a better price. <br />Commissioner Eggert believed staff has delved into this a <br />lot more completely than they are really indicating here. <br />MOTION MADE by Commissioner Eggert to approve the <br />staff recommendation died for lack of a second. <br />Commissioner Scurlock stated that he wants to see more in <br />JUN27 <br />g 1 0 7 <br />® 1�00K F.hi re <br />