To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title: Purchase Order and Related Software License Agreement with JDI Ventures, LLC.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on behalf of the District Attorney, a purchase order and related software license agreement with JDI Ventures, LLC in an amount not to exceed $12,600 for utilizing the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) online training platform, for the period November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $12,600 expenditures over three fiscal years and will be funded 100% by the General Fund allocations to the District Attorney’s Office, of which $4,200 will be budgeted annually in FY2026-27, FY 2027-28 and FY 2028-29.
BACKGROUND:
The District Attorney’s Office utilizes the CJIS online training platform provided by JDI Ventures, LLC, to deliver cyber security and CJIS training for all departmental staff members. This platform supports the Department’s efforts to prevent cybersecurity threats and ensures proper handling of criminal justice information.
Approval of the purchase order and the related Software License Agreement will allow the District Attorney’s Office to continue using this training platform. The Software License Agreement includes a limitation of liability and indemnification under which the County agrees to hold JDI Ventures, LLC harmless from any claims arising out of the performance under this agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without executing the purchase order and the related Software License Agreement with JDI Ventures, LLC, the District Attorney’s Office will be unable to continue using the CJIS online training platform to support staff training in cybersecurity awareness and proper handling of criminal justice information.