To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sam Olson, Probate Court Administrator
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RE: Contract with A2J Tech PBC for Legal Kiosks for Legal Resource Center
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County courts are respectfully requesting approval of a contract with A2J Tech PBC ("A2J") for the purchase and configuration of seven (7) legal kiosks to be installed in the Legal Resource Center, to be located in the law library space on the second floor of the Genesee County Courthouse.
BACKGROUND:
The procurement of legal kiosks with A2J was realized through the RFP process. The installation of the kiosks is one item as part of the large-scale project for the courts to create a modern legal resource center to serve the Genesee County community, particularly self-represented individuals in need of legal resources and assistance.
DISCUSSION:
The vendor was identified through the RFP process. The contract has been reviewed and approved by corporation counsel and risk management, and county IT has reviewed the project regarding technology/security. County IT and court IT will work with the vendor throughout the project.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The kiosks are to be installed in what is now the law library space on the second floor of the Genesee County Courthouse. Work is currently underway to remove the hard-bound law books from the library, as well as the bookshelves. Architectural plans have been finalized for the legal resource center, which incorporates the kiosks. The kiosks themselves will be funded from two Self-Help Grants awarded to the circuit court - a $100,000 grant awarded in 2023, and a $75,000 grant awarded in 2024. Payment for the one-item items associated with hardware will be paid from: 2689-283.00-978.000. Per hour costs associated with configuration will be paid from: 2689-283.00-801.004. Annual items for post-installation will be paid from 2689-283.01-8...
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