To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: 20-558-0 (ADMIN) Ekahau Connect with CDW-G
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director a Purchase Order and related agreement with CDW Government LLC for the purchase of Ekahau Connect License Renewal, subject to the terms and conditions of Ekahau's End User License Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $4,874, for the period May 9, 2024 through May 9, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$4,874; 59% Federal, 35% State, 6% County funds, all of which is budgeted in FY 24/25.
BACKGROUND:
Ekahau Connect is a software which will enable Employment and Human Services (EHSD) to scan its wireless network coverage area and ensure we have adequate coverage for our wireless usage needs. This will allow EHSD to ensure we are providing adequate coverage in our public use areas to continue to provide excellent service to our customers. The vendor has a history of quality products and provides support and maintenance. The End User License Agreement includes an indemnification clause, which has been approved by County Counsel. This vendor was selected per procurement requirements outlined in Administrative Bulletin 600.3.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the proposed action not be approved, the County will be limited in providing excellent wireless service to the public.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement supports all five of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (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 ...
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