To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
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☒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 EasyVista, Inc., subject to EasyVista’s Terms and Conditions, in an amount not to exceed $40,254 for the renewal of EasyVista EV Reach subscriptions, for the period September 18, 2024, through September 18, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library utilizes EasyVista EV Reach remote access software. This product provides the Library IT department the tools needed to remotely support and manage the Library’s staff and patron use computers.
EasyVista, Inc.’s Terms and Conditions include an indemnification from the County to EasyVista, as well as a limitation of liability capping liability at the amount paid by the County to EasyVista in the 12 months prior to the claim arising.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to provide support to maintain, troubleshoot, and update the Library’s staff and patron use computers in a timely and efficient manner.