Item:
Title
Approval to enter a contract with NWN in the amount of $1,729,707.12 to renew support for Cisco Enterprise, Cybersecurity and Network Management Software.
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: June 8, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with NWN in the amount of $1,729,707.12 utilizing current IS&T fiscal year 2025-2026 CIP funding to renew support for Cisco Enterprise Agreement including Cybersecurity and Network Management Software Subscriptions. This tool is needed to support critical cybersecurity and network management capabilities to support County operations. Securing a three-year term results in significant cost saving to the County budget.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 5 - Accountable, efficient, and visionary government
Resource Persons: Greg Marrow, CIO; Tamara Minor, Senior IT Business Specialist
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with NWN in the amount of $1,729,707.12 to renew support for Cisco Enterprise, Cybersecurity and Network Management Software using current IS&T fiscal year 2025-2026 CIP budget. 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 required.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________