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C. 45

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marc Shorr, Chief Information Officer
Date:	March 19, 2019

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Authorize a Purchase Order with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/19/2019

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

Contact:

Joanne Buenger (925) 313-1202

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: March 19, 2019
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Information Technology, a purchase order Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $107,000 for the acquisition of Cisco Network Appliances and associated technical support; Countywide.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost of $107,000 is budgeted under Org #1055 FY 18/19 and recovered through the Department of Information Technology's billing process.

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Information Technology is purchasing Cisco equipment and SmartNet Solution support for the maintenance of the County's network . The Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center is a network management automation appliance. This management platform is utilized in maintaining wireless network connectivity in facilities, Countywide.

The Appliance:

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Helps resolve access problems across wired and wireless networks to get users back online faster
Facilitates visibility of user attributes, posture, and profile through integration with the Cisco Identity Services Engine
Allows wireless lifecycle management so that IT staff may design and maintain optimal radio frequency environments
Offers an intuitive user experience to eliminate complexity, improve IT productivity, and minimize staffing requirements
Delivers physical or virtual appliance deployment for flexibility without sacrificing functionality

In accordance with Administrative Bulletin No. 611.0, Departments are required to obtain Board approval contracts exceeding $100,000. The County Administrator's Office has reviewed this request and recommends approval.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to maintain the County's wireless network may result in reduced capacity, system failure, and interrupted business and emergency operations.