To: Board of Supervisors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: CradlePoint services and equipment purchase through Anaconda Networks
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing board of Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute a Purchase Order, on behalf of the Fire Chief, with Anaconda Networks in an amount not to exceed $47,000 for the purchase of modems, routers and net cloud service plans.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted. 100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund
BACKGROUND:
Anaconda Networks is the current regional vendor for the Fire District's existing mobile data and automatic vehicle location equipment, which operate on the CradlePoint platform. This partnership allows for seamless integration with the current subscriber units and infrastructure utilized by Contra Costa County, as well as the District's regional public safety partner agencies.
Anaconda Networks provides effective communication between other counties and public safety agencies through CradlePoint products, which is essential for coordinated emergency responses. Since the District has an established partnership with Anaconda Networks, there is a level of familiarity that improves operational efficiency and minimizes disruptions that could arise from switching to a new vendor. Additionally, Anaconda Networks has a history of delivering high-quality service and support, ensuring that mobile data and vehicle location systems function effectively. Staying with Anaconda Networks can save costs by avoiding the expenses associated with switching vendors and retraining staff on new systems.
The End User Agreement includes both Limitation of Liability and indemnification language.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this request is not approved, the District will not have the products and network services it requires...
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