Approval of $2.5 Million Contract for 9-1-1 Dispatch Furniture
March 3, 2026
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The Frame
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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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.
Last recorded activity March 3, 2026.
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Summary
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.
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Where will the new furniture be installed?
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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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.
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