By Mark Squibb/October 28, 2022
Mount Pearl council has approved a change order to ensure the chamber’s audio and video equipment is upgraded in a timely manner.
Council had initially awarded the contract for the improvements to Tucker Electronics in the amount of $75,118, HST included, back in July.
At last week’s meeting, council approved a change order to switch out three of the components with parts from another manufacturer due to delivery issues. The change order came at a cost of $5,707, plus HST.
“This project is an effort to really reduce limitations of our existing technology,” said Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley. “We’re really looking forward to this, and to ensuring that we have operating software and equipment that allows seamless in-person and digital delivery of our council meetings. I would also endeavour to point out that this is important when we think about inclusion and access to as many as we can, and engagement, as we move into the digital era.”
She noted council issued a request for proposals in the spring to upgrade the aging audio and visual equipment in the chambers but was later advised that a delay in parts would extend the completion into July of 2023.
The motion to switch out the parts passed unanimously.
The upgrades are expected to be completed in January.
