To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with EPIC iO Technologies, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with IntelliSite, LLC dba EPIC iO Technologies, Inc., an amount not to exceed $8,000 for the purchase of wireless networking subscription services for the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $8,000 over a three-year period and will be funded by The Future of Public Health Grant.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Health Public Health Division currently relies on Cradlepoint NetCloud services to manage its wireless network infrastructure. Renewal of these NetCloud services is essential to ensure continued access to necessary software updates, security patches, and technical support, all of which are critical for the reliable operation and management of the division’s wireless network.
The goods and services purchased with the purchase order are governed by the cooperative agreements established by the State of California (Participating Addendum 7-20-70-47-02), and the State of Utah (NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement AR3189) for discounted Cradlepoint pricing. IntelliSite, LLC, as the authorized reseller under this agreement, will facilitate the sales services.
The State of California Participating Addendum limits Cradlepoint’s liability to the purchase price paid by County for the products and services, provided that the limitation does not apply to death or bodily injury claims, failure to comply with law, and intellectual property infringement claims.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to renew Cradlepoint NetCloud services would compromise network security, operational reliability, and access to essential support, risking potential service disruptions.