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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute an AviatCare Services and Maintenance Agreement with Aviat U.S., Inc in the amount of $7,540 for the period of March 18, 2014 through March 17, 2015, $7,906 for the period of March 18, 2015 through March 17, 2016, and $7,906 for the period of March 18, 2016 through March 17, 2017 for the provision of microwave equipment off-site hardware repair, replacement, and remote technical support;
b. Accept the same non-standard County Liability and Indemnification Provisions; and
c. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign up to three future renewals to this Agreement under the same or similar terms.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute an AviatCare Services and Maintenance Agreement with Aviat U.S., Inc in the amount of $7,540 for the period of March 18, 2014 through March 17, 2015, $7,906 for the period of March 18, 2015 through March 17, 2016, and $7,906 for the period of March 18, 2016 through March 17, 2017 for the provision of microwave equipment off-site hardware repair, replacement, and remote technical support;
b. Accept the same non-standard County Liability and Indemnification Provisions; and
c. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign up to three future renewals to this Agreement under the same or similar terms.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey, Information Technology Department (ITD) manages a diverse microwave network with Aviat being one of multiple hardware brands. The Aviat brand of products provide microwave support for the County phone, network, and public safety radio communications, including the Next Generation (NGEN) digital radio system. Currently, ITD provides the maintenance and support of the Aviat devices on site. Approval of this recommended action will allow for County radio communications technicians to obta...
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