By DALE HOGG
Barton County Media Consultant
The Barton County Commission approved the purchase of new computers from a local vendor on Tuesday morning, aiming to upgrade the county's technological capabilities. The commission voted to accept the low bid submitted by Bauer Computers of Great Bend for a total cost of $25,225.
The decision followed a presentation by County Administrator Matt Patzner, who detailed the Information Technology Department’s annual replacement plan. The plan is designed to replace a certain number of computers and related equipment each year, a practice that ensures consistent budgeting and improves the county's overall technological capabilities.
Patzner told the commissioners that the IT Department solicited bids for the equipment through the Vendor Registry.
“I’m proud of the county’s effort to shop local,” said Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson, District 3. “This is not always an option, but it is important to do so if possible.”
Commissioners continue Travel 389
Barton County commissioners and other county officials continued Travel 389 Tuesday afternoon, making stops at MPIRE Improvements and Overhead Door, the Central Care Cancer Center, and Nobody Else’s Auto.
The program allows the commission to meet with residents and businesses along the county's 389 miles of blacktop roads.
Those who would like to participate in Travel 389 by having the commission visit their business can call 620-793-1800, email [email protected], or speak to their commissioner.