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C. 60

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Diana Becton, District Attorney
Date:	December 5, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Purchase Order with Computerland of Silicon Valley

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/05/2017

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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Cherie Mathisen

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: December 5, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, to execute a purchase order, on behalf of District Attorney, with Computerland of Silicon Valley, in an amount not to exceed $160,000 for network switches as part of information technology upgrades at 900 Ward Street, Martinez.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Total cost of approximately $160,000 with be paid for 100% form forfeiture funds.

BACKGROUND:

The department's inability to take advantage of the greater network speeds has negative impact on the effectiveness of the operation. Computerland of Silicon Valley is a provider of networking equipment for Contra Costa County and provide the equipment necessary for this upgrade.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to approve this purchase order will have a long term negative impact on productivity in the District Attorney's office.