To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title: Purchase Order and Related Software Transaction Agreement with Dell Technologies, INC for Quest Software
☒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 license agreement with Dell Technologies, INC in an amount not to exceed $2,384 for an IT system management tool, for the period September 20, 2025 through September 19, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures up to $2,384 which have been included in the Department’s FY 25-26 Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The District Attorney’s Office uses a system management tool purchased through Dell Technologies, INC to support IT operations in managing computers, servers and devices across the organization. This tool helps ensure that all managed systems remain up to date, secure and compliant with organization policies by providing automated patch management, software distribution, asset inventory, compliance tracking, and remote administration.
Approval of the purchase order and related Software Transaction Agreement will allow the District Attorney’s Office to continue using this tool in support of securely managing and maintaining compliance of IT systems across the organization. The Software Transaction Agreement includes limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under which the County agrees to hold the vendor harmless.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without executing the purchase order and related Software Transaction Agreement, the District Attorney’s office cannot continue to securely manage and maintain compliance of IT systems across the organization.