To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Purchase Order with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for a three-year warranty and support for a Nimble Storage Solution. .
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Public Works Director, a Terms of Use Agreement and a purchase order with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in an amount not to exceed $35,981 for a three-year warranty and support for a Nimble Storage Solution, for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Various Road, Flood Control, and Special Districts Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Warranty and Support is about to expire on Public Works Department's Nimble Server Storage. Renewing the warranty and support for a Nimble storage solution is essential to maintain high performance, reliability, and data security. Active support provides access to critical firmware updates, proactive health monitoring, and expert technical assistance, minimizing the risk of unexpected downtime and costly data loss. By renewing, Public Works protect its investment, ensure storage infrastructure remains resilient and optimized, and maintain the agility needed to scale and support evolving department needs.
The Terms of Use Agreement has been reviewed by County Counsel and requires Board approval because it includes indemnification and limitation of liability language.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not renewing the warranty and support for a Nimble storage solution can expose the Public Works department to significant risks, including loss of access to crucial firmware updates, security patches, and predictive analytics, which could lead to increased downtime and vulnerability to data breaches. Without active support, the Department will be left without technical assistance for resolving issues, potentia...
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