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Approval to Amend a Contract with EPlus Technology, Inc. in the Amount of $13,583.52 (for a new total of $52,445.20) for Contracted IT Consulting Support for the County's Virtual Private Network (VPN), Using Current CIP Project Funds.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 10, 2024
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to amend the contract agreement with EPlus Technology in the amount of $13,583.52 (for a new total of $52,445.20) for IT Consulting Support for the County's Virtual Private Network (VPN) using current CIP Project 4200DC141-21 IS&T Hardware & Service funds.
This request is to add additional consulting hours in support of the County's disaster recovery project underway. The additional support hours will assist with maintenance and VPN appliance configurations. These services are essential to maintain industry best practices for virtual private networks in granting employees' remote access to County data across a secure network. The County's VPN appliance is an essential asset to Durham County and ensures secure remote access for County staff.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Efficient and effective operations of business applications supporting citizens across our County departments aligns with Goal 5 (Accountable, Efficient and Visionary Government) of the Strategic Plan
Resource Persons: Greg Marrow, Chief Information Officer; Tamara Minor, Senior IT Business Specialist
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorizes the County Manager to approve the contract amendment with EPlus Technology to increase the total amount by $13,583.52 (for a new total of $52,445.20) using current CIP Project 4200DC141-21 IS&T Hardware & Service funds. The County Manager also recommends the Board allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent renewals, extensions, or amendments associated with this contract as necessary to continue services as requi...
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