TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Susan Galvan, Assistant City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Authorize purchase of computer monitors from CPAC, Inc.
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2. SUMMARY
This procurement of computer monitors will enable facial recognition as another credential security factor and provide citywide staff capability for web meetings.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the purchase of computer monitors from CPAC, Inc. for $209,943.43.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $210,000 from the City Infrastructure Bond (553) unreserved fund balance to:
553.1601.56033.20455 CIP Comp Equip-Multi-Factor Authenticate
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this purchase is $209,943.43 and will be funded through City Infrastructure Bond (553):
553.1601.56033.20455 CIP Comp Equip-Multi-Factor Authenticate
Upon approval of this appropriation, the estimated City Infrastructure Bond fund balance at June 30, 2024 will be $61,150.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
c: Enhance technology to improve public accessibility to information and services.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Cyberattacks have evolved from simple viruses and basic malware to highly sophisticated methods in recent years. Windows Hello is a biometric authentication technology developed by Microsoft that enhances security by allowing users to authenticate using facial recognition eliminating the need for traditional passwords. Several hundred city employees are already using this technology and the purchase of these monitors will enable this technology citywide. This is a counter measure to increase the City's cyber security posture. This purchase also provides citywide ability for staff to use web meeting tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, etc.) with benefits of improved communication, cost savings (travel avoidance), enhanced collaboration, and productivity.
Orange Municipal Code Sections 3.08.290.A provides for procuremen...
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