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8.E <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET <br />PURCHASING DIVISION <br />DATE: June 7, 2024 <br />TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator <br />Kristin Daniels, Budget Director <br />David Johnson, Director of Emergency Services <br />FROM: Jennifer Hyde, Purchasing Manager <br />SUBJECT: Waiver of Bid Requirement for 911 Cybersecurity Services <br />BACKGROUND: <br />On January 24, 2024, the Florida Emergency Communications Board approved a <br />special disbursement of $50,000 to Indian River County Emergency Services from the <br />interest earned in the Emergency Communications Trust Fund account. The funds are <br />to be used for enhancing cybersecurity at Florida 911 primary and secondary Public <br />Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The 911 Coordinator has identified a vendor that can <br />provide the necessary services, partially under a federal cooperative contract, and in <br />concert with the Board -approved 911 system maintenance provider, AK Associates, Inc. <br />Specific information relating to computer software and systems is exempt from public <br />disclosure, under the State Cybersecurity Act, as described in section 282.318, Florida <br />Statute. <br />DISCUSSION: <br />The cumulative value of the work anticipated, not included in the federal cooperative <br />agreement, exceeds both the $35,000 bid threshold, and the County Administrator's <br />$75,000 approval authority. Therefore, a waiver of the requirement for bids by the <br />Board is necessary to authorize the work. <br />Additionally, due to the nature of the services, the service provider is requiring <br />execution of an agreement. <br />The quote and agreement are available for the Board's review in the Purchasing <br />Division. <br />40 <br />