Subject:
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Piggyback Agreement with Optiv Security Inc for Palo Alto maintenance and support services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Piggyback Agreement with Optiv Security Inc. for Palo Alto maintenance and support, as requested by the Business Technology Services Department (BTS).
• Palo Alto provides a security subscription for threat prevention and firewall security within the County; there are consistent security risks to County IT infrastructure and services, and this service helps mitigate those risks.
• Pricing is based on the State of Florida Alternative Contract Source Agreement No. 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS with NASPO Value Point, expiring September 30, 2026. Terms and conditions are per County contract. This contract replaces Contract No. 21-0385-M.
• Funding is included in the FY26 Estimate and in the FY27 Proposed Budget in the BTS Fund. Funding for future years is dependent on approval in the annual County Operating Budget.
Contract No. 26-0508-PB in the total not to exceed amount of $189,993.28, through July 30, 2027.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.2 Maintain and enhance County infrastructure
Smart Service Delivery
4.3 Improve efficiency of service delivery through technology
Summary:
Palo Alto supports enterprise firewall deployments by providing network, cloud, and endpoint security capabilities to safeguard applications and prevent successful cyber breaches regardless of where the data resides. This agreement allows for continued security through July 28, 2027, in the amount of $189,993.28.
Background/Explanation:
Palo Alto products have been utilized Countywide since 2010 and comply with regulatory requirements that ensure information is encrypted when communication is occurring over public networks. This contract replaces Contract No. 21-0385-M which was procured through a GSA cooperative.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval amount: $189,993.28
Funding for this authorization is from the BTS Infrastructure operating budget and is consistent FY26 budget estimates and the FY27 proposed budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and execute this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeff Rohrs, Chief Information Officer, Business Technology Services
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Division Director, Office of Management and Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Partners:
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Attachments:
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