Morrow County approves special procurement to upgrade joint emergency dispatch system with Umatilla County
May 07, 2026 | Morrow County, Oregon
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County staff briefed the board on a request for a special procurement determination to upgrade the event‑logging and recording system used jointly by Morrow and Umatilla counties’ dispatch centers.
The finance director explained the procurement ordinance allows the local contract review board to designate a special procurement where direct negotiation with a known vendor is the most practical approach given the complexity and interagency coordination required. Staff said the current system’s support and warranty expires June 30, creating timing pressure to have an upgrade ready when FY‑27 appropriations are approved.
After opening public comment — and receiving no in‑room or Zoom testimony — the board discussed budgeting for the work (staff said costs are anticipated to be included in the proposed FY‑27 budget) and moved to approve the special procurement and authorize the sheriff’s office, in coordination with Umatilla County, to proceed.
Shortly after, the board voted to authorize the county administrator to sign and execute contracts and documents necessary to complete the procurement. Commissioners emphasized that specific task orders exceeding delegated thresholds would be returned to the board for budgetary approval.
Staff will coordinate with Umatilla County and the vendor to finalize terms, task orders and funding as part of the FY‑27 budget process.
The finance director explained the procurement ordinance allows the local contract review board to designate a special procurement where direct negotiation with a known vendor is the most practical approach given the complexity and interagency coordination required. Staff said the current system’s support and warranty expires June 30, creating timing pressure to have an upgrade ready when FY‑27 appropriations are approved.
After opening public comment — and receiving no in‑room or Zoom testimony — the board discussed budgeting for the work (staff said costs are anticipated to be included in the proposed FY‑27 budget) and moved to approve the special procurement and authorize the sheriff’s office, in coordination with Umatilla County, to proceed.
Shortly after, the board voted to authorize the county administrator to sign and execute contracts and documents necessary to complete the procurement. Commissioners emphasized that specific task orders exceeding delegated thresholds would be returned to the board for budgetary approval.
Staff will coordinate with Umatilla County and the vendor to finalize terms, task orders and funding as part of the FY‑27 budget process.
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