To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with DigiCert, Inc. for the Ultra DNS Subscription through May 31, 2027
☒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 DigiCert, Inc., subject to the terms of their Master Services Agreement and the UltraDNS Managed Services Agreement Addendum, in an amount not to exceed $11,301 for the renewal and upgrade of the UltraDNS subscription, for the period June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Library is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation and requires a managed external DNS service to provide a high level of service to our customers. UltraDNS uses the latest technology to provide quick and efficient service, as well as a global infrastructure to ensure reliability.
The Terms and Conditions include a limitation of liability and indemnification language, which were reviewed by County Counsel.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to provide patrons quick and efficient service, as well as a global infrastructure to ensure reliability.