To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with General Datatech, LP for Cisco Identity Service Engine Subscription through August 29, 2026
☒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 General Datatech, LP, subject to the terms of their Terms of Use and the Cisco General Terms, in an amount not to exceed $9,453 for the renewal of Cisco Identity Service Engine subscription, for the period August 30, 2025, through August 29, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund
BACKGROUND:
The Library will utilize Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) for network access control. This allows the Library to control what devices and users can access the network infrastructure.
The terms and conditions include a limitation of liability provision and indemnification language which was reviewed by County Counsel.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, Contra Costa County Library will not be able to control access to the computer network allowing for easier intrusion by cybercriminals.