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Information Technologies Department recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign, competitively bid, Agreement 8099 with Assetas, Inc. to provide an asset management software system for a five-year term in the amount of $304,285; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to Agreement 8099, excluding term extensions and increases to compensation, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In March 2023, the IT Department initiated Request for Proposal (RFP) 23-209-046 for an asset management software system. In June 2023, Assetas, Inc. was the successful proposer. As a result, the IT department began negotiating an agreement for services with Assetas, Inc.
Under proposed Agreement 8099, Assetas, Inc. will provide asset management software services for the County. The product will be delivered within approximately six-to-eight months upon execution of the contract using an implementation methodology consisting of activities and deliverables that have been grouped into phases.
The Countywide asset management solution will allow the County to anticipate maintenance and replacement needs and costs, providing a central cohesive repository for this function. The Assetas solution will be able to analyze the technical resources used by each department, track when they are deployed and where, integrate similar solutions, and provide insight into outdated hardware that may pose security risks. Assets covered can be IT related (computers, laptops, routers, phones, licenses, etc.) or non-IT related (furniture, firearms, appliances, cameras, etc.). Asset Managers within the County will be able to access Assetas and use the system to track and manage assets specific to their departments. Assetas will also provide forms, dashboards, reporting, and depreciation schedules.
The implementation plan incl...
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