To: Board of Supervisors
From: Lori Cruz, Child Support Services Director
Report Title: Purchase order with Zoom Video Communications 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 Director of Child Support Services, a purchase order containing mutual indemnification language with Zoom Video Communications Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,199, to provide license communication services, for the period April 14, 2024 through April 13, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project will be fully funded by allocations from the Federal Government at 66% and State of California at 34%.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Child Support Services utilizes Zoom Video Communications, a web-based communication service for customers to connect remotely with Child Support Services staff, during regular business hours during the work week. Utilizing Zoom will allow customers who are not able to come physically into the Department of Child Support Services Martinez office obtain needed Child Support Services.
The Terms and Conditions of the purchase order include a Limitation of Liability and Indemnification provision approved by County Counsel.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, customers would not have ease of access to child support services.