To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diana Becton, District Attorney
Report Title: Blanket Purchase Order and Related Terms of Use with Verizon Wireless Services, 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 blanket purchase order and related Terms of Use with Verizon Wireless Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for wireless and internet services for mobile devices, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures up to $45,000 over a 12-month period within two fiscal years, of which $22,000 is budgeted in FY 2025-26, and $23,000 will be budgeted in FY 2026-27.
BACKGROUND:
The District Attorney’s Office utilizes Verizon Wireless services to meet general operational communication needs in support of administrative, investigative, and prosecution purposes. These services provide standardized, reliable mobile connectivity for authorized staff performing official duties. Verizon Wireless Services support continuity of operations through consistent network availability and enterprise-level service capabilities.
Approval of the Blanket Purchase Order and related Terms of Use will allow the District Attorney’s Office to continue using such services. The Terms of Use include a limitation of liability and indemnification under which the County agrees to hold Verizon Wireless Services, LLC harmless from any claims arising out of the performance under this agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without executing the Blanket Purchase Order and related Terms of Use with Verizon Wireless Services, LLC, the District Attorney’s Office cannot use the services to communicate within its various teams and with outside entities.