Commission approves assessor software sole-source contract and multiple purchasing renewals

The Christian County commission approved several purchasing actions for county operations: a sole-source software contract for the assessor's office, a consulting renewal with KPM CPAs for payroll support, and a one-year renewal for the county's GoTo phone service.

Purchasing staff (Kim) said the assessor's software is a proprietary, sole-source product the county has used for more than a decade and recommended a first-year payment of $25,000 with renewals and a cap on annual increases. "This software is used for real estate and personal property data services," Kim said. Commissioners approved the sole-source contract formalizing the continued licensing and maintenance arrangements.

On payroll consulting, Kim described a renewal option allowing hourly or monthly as-needed consulting with KPM CPAs; the county did not use the consultant last year and there was no price increase. Commissioners also approved a one-year renewal of the county's GoTo phone service; staff said earlier renegotiation reduced the bill by roughly 40% in the prior year. Each contract was approved by voice vote.