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Resolution renewing an agreement for one-year with Logicalis, Inc. of Downers Grove, Illinois, for Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) professional services for an estimated amount of $120,253.
Staff Summary
• The vCISO assists with continuous improvement of our cybersecurity posture through strategy and execution planning, risk management governance, annual planning, and advisory support as needed.
• Lake County has utilized vCISO advisory services for the past several years as security personnel remain in high demand; and this service augments onsite expertise with proven, experienced leadership.
• Pursuant to Chapter 33.115 Cooperative Joint Purchasing Authorized, the County may either participate in sponsor, conduct or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, constructions, or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement between those units to do so.
• A cooperative purchasing contract with Logicalis, Inc. has been identified through the Tech Data General Services Administration (GSA) #47QTCA21D00BD to procure needed goods, services, or professional services that have been competitively solicited and awarded.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the vCISO assists with continuous improvement of our cybersecurity posture through strategy and execution planning, risk management governance, annual planning, and advisory support as needed; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has utilized vCISO advisory services for the past several years as security personnel remain in high demand; and this service augments onsite expertise with proven, experienced leadership; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 33.115 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants; and
WHEREAS, a cooperative purchasing contract through Tech Data GSA #47QTCA21D00BD to procure needed goods, services, construction, or professional services that have been competitively solicited and awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a one-year contract with Logicalis, Inc. for vCISO professional services, for an estimated amount of $120,253 to be charged to 101-1300010-71125.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on November 14, 2023.