County staff open bids for cardiac monitors; board debates lease versus purchase
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Summary
Burke County opened multiple bids for cardiac monitors and discussed differences between a low lease bid and higher purchase bids; staff preferred purchasing outright if feasible.
Burke County staff opened bids for cardiac monitors and noted three responses during the meeting.
Staff reported Adidium LLC submitted a bid listed as $94,008.08 per month (transcript wording unclear), while two other bidders—SIAC Enterprises LLC and a second higher bidder—submitted bids in the $209,000–$210,000 range. Commissioners and staff questioned why one bid was substantially lower and whether that bid represented a lease rather than an outright purchase.
Staff said they prefer to purchase equipment outright rather than separate leases and noted that if a vendor handles maintenance the equipment would last until it becomes technologically obsolete. Commissioners asked about typical lease lengths and staff estimated longevity depends on technology and vendor support.
No formal award was recorded in the transcript; staff flagged the procurement question (lease vs. purchase) for further review.