TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Information Services
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tony Rakes
PHONE:
707-234-6348
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Info Tech Research Group, for Membership, Training, Research, and Advisory Services, in the Amount of $311,869.29 for the Period of, March 31, 2026, through March 31, 2029
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Info Tech Research Group, for membership, training, research, and advisory services, in the amount of $311,869.29 for the period of, March 31, 2026, through March 31, 2029; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount of the Agreement; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Information Services Department is requesting approval of an agreement with Info-Tech Research Group for information technology research, advisory, consulting, and related services. The agreement will provide County staff with access to IT research, industry best practices, subject matter expertise, and advisory resources to support technology planning and informed decision-making. These services will supplement existing County resources and assist the County in addressing current and future technology needs.
This agreement leverages the pre-negotiated terms of the GSA contract number GS-35F-298GA. The agreement is being presented with retroactive approval due to the timing of the contracting process. By agreeing to the available terms at that time, the County was able to secure favorable pricing and realize cost savings compared to the pricing subsequently available for these services.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not approve agreement and provide alternate direction to staff. ...
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