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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01062015 - C.42RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Election Systems & Software, LLC (ES&S) in an amount not to exceed $532,963 to a new payment limit of $1,050,260 to continue providing hardware and software maintenance services and support, and extend the term from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of this extension was anticipated and the applicable portion is included in the Department's 2014-2015 budget. (100% General Fund) BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002, Contra Costa County is required to have a voting system in place that allows voters with physical and/or visual impairments to vote confidentially and unassisted. The Board of Supervisors approved the initial purchase, licensing, and support of the ES&S voting system on January 11, 2005. This extension provides for licensing, maintenance and support required to continue to use the voting system. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 01/06/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Scott Konopasek 335-7808 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: January 6, 2015 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd , Deputy cc: C. 42 To:Board of Supervisors From:Joseph E. Canciamilla, Clerk-Recorder Date:January 6, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:Contract Extension for Hardware and Software Mainenance of Voting System CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Licensing is required to use the HAVA compliant voting system. Without it, the County would not be able to produce, print, and count ballots. Without maintenance and support, the voting system would not be maintained and would void equipment warranties. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: NA