To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with SSP Data Inc for Barracuda Web Security Gateway Subscription Through September 18, 2027
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ratify the Purchasing Agent’s execution, on behalf of the County Librarian, of a purchase order with SSP Data Inc, subject to the terms of their Legal Terms and Conditions, in an amount not to exceed $3,707 for the renewal of Barracuda Web Security Gateway subscription, for the period September 19, 2026, through September 18, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund
BACKGROUND:
The Library utilizes a Barracuda Web Security Gateway device to provide content filtering for the patron use computers located in designated Children's areas within the library locations. Barracuda Web Security Gateway subscriptions allow the web filter device to receive the latest updates and replace the device if it fails.
The terms and conditions include limitation of liability, liability release, limitation of damages, warranty disclaimer, indemnification, and limitation of judicial remedies language which was reviewed by County Counsel.
This Purchase Order is entered into under and subject to the following legal authority, California Government Code§ 31000.
The request for ratification is being brought forward caused by the quote for services being obtained later than anticipated, necessitating Board approval at this time.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, Contra Costa County Library will not be able to receive updates needed to maintain or replace the web filter device. If the device fails, the Library will not be able to provide content filtering for the patron use computers located in designated Children's areas within the library locations.