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Approval of $2.5 Million Contract for 9-1-1 Dispatch Furniture

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole brand designation for Russ Bassett 9-1-1 dispatch flex console workstation furniture products and services, for the Office of Regional Communications and Technology. ACTION: (T-12:49 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the Control Room System Furniture Participating Addendum between Broward County and Russ Bassett Corp., in the amount of $2,506,000, pursuant to the State of Florida Department of Management Services Alternate Contract Source No. 43190000-22-NASPO-ACS (Agreement), increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $250,000 to $2,756,000 and extending the term of the Agreement for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to issue any purchase orders or other purchase documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of 9-1-1 dispatch flex console workstation furniture products and services for the County’s South and Central Public Safety Answering Point locations. ACTION: (T-12:49 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present.

March 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The county is spending $2,506,000 to upgrade furniture at South and Central 9-1-1 dispatch centers, bringing the total contract value to $2,756,000.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

9-1-1 Dispatchers

These employees will receive new workstation furniture at the South and Central dispatch centers.

Broward County Taxpayers

County funds totaling $2,506,000 are being allocated for this procurement.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 3, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Broward County officials approved a $2.5 million contract increase to purchase specialized dispatch console furniture for 9-1-1 call centers. The decision also designates Russ Bassett as the exclusive brand for these workstations and extends the existing contract term.

Key Facts

  • The county approved a $2,506,000 increase to an existing contract with Russ Bassett Corp.
  • The total maximum contract value for dispatch furniture is now $2,756,000.
  • The contract term is extended for up to two additional one-year periods.
  • Russ Bassett is designated as the sole brand for 9-1-1 dispatch console furniture for the Office of Regional Communications and Technology.
  • The furniture is intended for the county's South and Central Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) locations.
  • The motion passed with an 8-0 vote.
  • Commissioner Rich was absent for the vote.
  • The purchase is made through the State of Florida Department of Management Services Alternate Contract Source No. 43190000-22-NASPO-ACS.
  • The Director of Purchasing is authorized to execute the amendment and issue necessary purchase orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'sole brand designation'?
It means the county has officially decided to only purchase furniture from one specific manufacturer (Russ Bassett) for these dispatch consoles, rather than seeking competitive bids for other brands.
Where will the new furniture be installed?
The furniture is designated for the county's South and Central locations.

Why It Matters

The county is spending $2,506,000 to upgrade furniture at South and Central 9-1-1 dispatch centers, bringing the total contract value to $2,756,000.

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Discoveries

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Contract Expansion

The contract value increased by over 1,000% (from $250,000 to $2,756,000), indicating a significant expansion of the original project scope.

Connected Entities

locationBroward CountyThe local government entity authorizing the purchase.Map →
personCommissioner RichAbsent during the vote.Map →
organizationOffice of Regional Communications and TechnologyThe department receiving the new furniture.Map →
organizationRuss Bassett Corp.The vendor selected for the dispatch console furniture.Map →

Sources

Open source document

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