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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Award Bid 21-204-034 for the purchase of network components and maintenance support to the low qualified bidder, ePlus Technology, Inc. of Herndon, VA.; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order in the amount of $130,338 (plus applicable taxes and fees) for a one time purchase following Board approval.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
At the request of the Sheriff's Office, the Procurement and Contracts Division issued invitation to Bid 21-204-034 for the purchase of network security appliances, support and components to improve and enhance the redundant surveillance video storage backup at both the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe Jails. The Sheriff's Office has budgeted $180,000 for the purchase of these components. The components are on the Sheriff's Office Fixed Asset list for FY 2020-21.
ALTERNATIVES
WIthout the new security appliances, support and other components the security of EDSO personnel and inmates could be at risk. Having redundancy is critical in ensuring video is available for viewing when systems fail or experience interruption.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
03/09/2021 Legistar 21-0316, Item #28 Fixed Asset authorization
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No impact to Net County Cost as funding is available within the Sheriff's Office budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance (competitive bidding)
CONTACT
Jon DeVille, Chief Fiscal Officer, Sheriff's Department
Michele Weimer, Procurement and Contracts Manager/Purchasing Agent