Discussion and possible action to terminate the Independent Contractor Agreement between Webb County and Rhodes Research for the Audio / Video Conferencing Technology Upgrades to Juvenile Detention Center Courtroom and to further authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $20,521.63 for equipment delivered 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 Juvenile Detention Center" 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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