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equipment, building, microwave, generator, etc.) for the Voice Interoperability Program for Emergency Responders (VIPER) system • Permission to receive a grant of $195,000 from the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety to purchase a Mobile Command Post to better enable response and communication during large scale emergencies and disasters Fire Marshal T. J. McLamb was present and answered questions from the Board. Commissioner Adams moved to approve the above items for the Emergency Services Office. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None Absent: Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Captain James Estes from the Sheriffs Office presented bids to the Board for jail food service. Capt. Estes told the Board the following bids were received: 1. Big Al's Catering, Roxboro, NC $2.95/meal (two year contract) $3.10/meal (end of two-year contract) $3.00/meal for the Enrichment Center (without milk/paper products) $330/meal for the Enrichment Center (with milk) 2. Trinity Services Group, Charlotte, NC (no bid submitted) 3. Aramark, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois $2.60/meal (jail meals - one year contract) $2.15/meal (Enrichment Center - one-year contract) Capt. Estes told the Board that Aramark had submitted the lowest bid and also agreed to offer the current Lee County kitchen staff positions. Projected savings to the County from entering into a contract with Aramark for jail food service would be approximately $170,981 per year. After some discussion, Chairman Hincks moved to enter into an agreement with Aramark for jail food service. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None Absent: Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 7