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C. 46

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	August 1, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Subscription Agreement with Progress Software, Inc

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/01/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Tracy Story (925)608-4960

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 1, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute, a contract Subscription Agreement with Progress Software, Inc., which includes a mutual indemnification, for the provision and maintenance of a management software service to provide Secure File Transfer capabilities for the department, in the amount of $6,517 for the period April 17, 2023 through April 16, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This contract is funded with 6% County; 36% State; 58% Federal.

BACKGROUND:

The Employment and Human Services Department, Information Technology Unit (IT), is in need of renewing is Secure File Transfer software that will enable us to securely transfer files outside the county entities.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The approval of this contract will enable EHSD to securely transfer files that contain financial and other sensitive data. This contract contains mutual indemnification. This agreement is being processed late due to delays within the review and approval process.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Employment and Human Services Department will not be able to maintain is Secure File Transfer server to securely transfer files to outside entities.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The services provided under this contract support all five of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5)"Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families” by providing training and employment opportunities for in-school and out-of-school youth.