Discussion and possible action to terminate the Independent Contractor Agreement between Webb County and Rhodes Research for the Audio / Video Conferencing Technology Upgrades to Child Support Courtroom and to authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $24,608.88 for equipment delivered with further action to ratify the transfer of funds in the amount of $45,130.51 from Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) to Account #1001-1130-001-470000-001 (Capital Outlay Non-Capitalized); and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000-001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay-Non-Capitalized Items)]

Issue: On September 25, 2023, RFP 2023-012 "Hybrid Audio/Video System for Child Support Court" was awarded to Rhodes Research.  Project has a contractual completion timeline of 140 calendar days after date of contract execution; Contractor has exceeded that timeline. 
  
Solution: Consideration to terminate contract, rebid project and release payment for equipment delivered.   

Result: If approved, Contractor will receive formal notice of termination and payment for equipment delivered.  The Purchasing Agent will rebid project subject to Commissioners Court approval.

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