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Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign the agreement with Codex Corp dba Guardian RFID, a radio-frequency identification technology system, for $212,339.96, effective upon signature for a period of five (5) years from date of installation.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign the agreement with Codex Corp dba Guardian RFID, a radio-frequency identification technology system, for $212,339.96, effective upon signature for a period of five (5) years from date of installation.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to purchase a platform that uses radio-frequency identification technology to automate a wide range of correctional workflows and processes including documentation of welfare checks, inmate movement, program accountability, etc. Under the Hernandez v Monterey County settlement agreement, MCSO is required to meticulously document many processes in the Jail. Through the Guardian system, we will have the ability to document many of these requirements in real-time.
Guardian RFID is currently being used by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Los Angeles Police Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office (Florida) and Sherburne County Sheriff's Office (Minnesota) along with several others.
This is a sole source purchase (Sole Source Justification attached). Other tracking devices were considered; however, their software was not as user friendly and did not provide sufficient information.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved the agreement as to legal form, and the Auditor/Controller has reviewed for fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
The cost of this contract is fully funded by AB109 and was included in the FY 2019-20 approved budget. There will be no increase in General Fund Contribution as a result of this Board action.
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