To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Correction to the dates of a Terms of Use Agreement and Purchase Order with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for a three-year warranty and support for a Nimble Storage Solution.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE clarification to the Board’s December 3, 2024 approval (Item C.131) of a Terms of Use Agreement and a purchase order with Hewlett Packard Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $35,981 for a three-year warranty and support for a Nimble Storage Solution, clarifying that the term is September 19, 2024 through September 18, 2027, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Various Road, Flood Control, and Special District Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Warranty and Support for the Public Works Department’s Nimble Server Storage expired on September 18, 2024. Renewing the warranty and support for a Nimble storage solution is essential to maintain high performance, reliability, and data security. Active support provides access to critical firmware updates, proactive health monitoring, and expert technical assistance, minimizing the risk of unexpected downtime and costly data loss. By renewing, Public Works will protect its investment, ensure storage infrastructure remains resilient and optimized, and maintain the agility needed to scale and support evolving department needs.
The Terms of Use Agreement requires Board approval because it includes indemnification and limitation of liability language which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel.
On December 3, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved staff report Item C.131 authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute a Terms of Use Agreement in an amount not to exceed $35,981 for a three-year warranty and a purchase order with Hewlett Packard Enterprise and support for a Nimble Storage Solution for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. The purpose of this staff report is to modify the period to September 19, 2024 through September 18, 2027.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the correction to the period of support is not approved, the Public Works Department will have a gap in service which may expose the Department to significant risks, including loss of access to crucial firmware updates, security patches, and predictive analytics, which could lead to increased downtime and vulnerability to data breaches. Without active support, the Department will be left without technical assistance for resolving issues, potentially resulting in extended disruptions and costly data recovery efforts.