DATE:
January 28, 2025
07
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF BRAND NAME ELECTRONIC SECURITY PRODUCTS IN PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRONIC SECURITY PARTS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for maintaining the security and fire life safety systems in the County of San Diego (County)'s facilities. DGS's motto Semper Salus means "Always Safe." This approval to specify brand name products in procurements will help to ensure that the County upholds its commitment to safety for its employees and residents.
Today's request is for the Board to approve the specification of single source brand name products in procurements for repair of existing County security (e.g., access control panels, card readers, security cameras) and fire life safety (e.g., alarm panels, alert and notification devices) systems, pursuant to Board Policy A-87(3). The Board of Supervisors (Board) previously approved the specifying of brand name products in procurements for electronic security parts on May 21, 2019 (13). This authority has expired, and DGS needs a new approval from the Board to properly repair and maintain the County's security and fire life safety systems. Specifying brand name products in procurements allows the DGS Electronic Security Team to maintain warranties and equipment in accordance with manufacturer safety and reliability standards across County properties.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with Board Policy A-87 Competitive Procurement sections (1)(D)(2),(5) and (6), approve and authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to specify brand-name electronic security products in procurements for up to five years.
2. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15060(c)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines because it is not a project as defined by Section 15378....
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