To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with General Datatech, L.P., for Cisco Duo subscription renewal through April 20, 2025
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with General Datatech, L.P. in an amount not to exceed $913 for the renewal of Cisco Duo subscription subject to Cisco’s General Terms, extending the term through April 20, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Cisco Duo is a two-factor authentication solution that helps the Library boost security by verifying user identity, establishing device trust, and providing a secure connection to our networks and applications.
The General Terms include a limitation of liability at the greater of the fees paid to Cisco in the 12 months prior to the incident giving rise to the liability or $100,000.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will be unable to use the two-factor authentication that helps secure the Library’s network and applications.