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a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee, to execute the non-standard Agreement with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) to provide an assessment of the network security systems and general operations of 3CE Information Technology retroactive for the term of January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024, for compensation in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and
b. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Chief Information Officer; and
c. Authorize the Chief Information Officer the option to execute up to one (1) future amendment to this Agreement, extending the term by six months.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee, to execute the non-standard Agreement with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) to provide an assessment of the network security systems and general operations of 3CE Information Technology retroactive for the term of January 2, 2024 through June 30, 2024, for compensation in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and
b. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Chief Information Officer; and
c. Authorize the Chief Information Officer the option to execute up to one (1) future amendment to this Agreement, extending the term by six months.
SUMMARYDISCUSSION:
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is a not-for-profit, locally controlled, public agency currently providing competitively priced electricity from clean and renewable energy resources to residents and businesses throughout the Central Coast. 3CE provides clean energy at a cost equivalent to or lower than PG&E, supporting low-income rate payers, and funding local renewable energy projects.
Monterey County is a member of Central Coast Community Energy Joint Powers Authority, which assists members with the shared goal of gaining more control over electricity needs: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support the growth of clean and renewable energy, and access additional economic and environmental benefits.
3CE has requested the Information Technology Department provide an evaluation of their computer network’s security system by identifying vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential threats.
The Chief Information Office recommends the approval of this Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel approves the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
There are no fiscal impacts to the approval of this Agreement as requested funds are included in the approved FY 2023-24 ITD budget .
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Assisting 3CE in securing their network and systems helps them provide the necessary confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information technology assets, enabling 3CE to meet their commitment to clean and renewable energy while supporting community investment, affordable and fair rates, and equitable access to clean-energy resources.
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Prepared by: Sandra Shaffer, Management Analyst III, 759-6938
Approved by:
___________________________ Date: ________________
Eric A. Chatham, Chief Information Officer, 759-6920
Attachments:
Central Coast Community Energy Agreement