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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Information Technology Department to execute a non-standard Agreement with Testforce USA, Inc. to purchase auto tuning software for communication devices for an amount not to exceed $13,879; and
b. Approve non-standard provisions as recommended by the Director of the Information Technology Department; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Information Technology to execute up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement, subject to County Counsel review, extending the term by one (1) year per amendment, where the amount of each amendment does not exceed the original cost ($13,879) plus ten percent ($1,388) per amendment, and where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work or the terms of the Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Information Technology Department to execute a non-standard Agreement with Testforce USA, Inc. to purchase auto tuning software for communication devices for an amount not to exceed $13,879; and
b. Approve non-standard provisions as recommended by the Director of the Information Technology Department; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Information Technology to execute up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement, subject to County Counsel review, extending the term by one (1) year per amendment, where the amount of each amendment does not exceed the original cost ($13,879) plus ten percent ($1,388) per amendment, and where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work or the terms of the Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Testforce USA, Inc. is a trusted authorized Master Distributor in the United States for Wireless, Avionics, and Mobile Radio Test Equipment. The County of Monterey currently utilizes Aeroflex digital radio test sets for which Testforce USA, Inc. provides software options to automate testing that is currently performed manually. The Testforce software ensures Monterey County Radio Technicians are able to quickly and accurately correct deviations from manufacture specificaions to ensure the safety and reliability of public safety personnel.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed this Agreement as to form and cannot approve due to the non-standard provisions.
FINANCING:
Funding has been included in the ITD FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget under Dept 1930, Unit 8436, Appropriation INF002.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The transmissions from this equipment provide critical public safety communications.
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Prepared by: Rayna Patel, Management Analyst II, 759-6938
Approved by:
______________________________________ Date: _________
Eric A. Chatham, Director of Information Technology, 759-6920
Attachments:
Testforce USA, Inc.
Attachment is on file with The Clerk of the Board