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Resolution renewing a one-year contract with DLT Solutions, Herndon, Virginia, for next-generation managed security service licenses in the amount of $237,577.
Staff Summary
• This solution enhances Lake County’s endpoint security while offering proactive mitigation in real-time to reduce the risk and impact of malicious activity such as ransomware.
• Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, the 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.
• A cooperative purchasing contract with DLT Solutions has been identified through the General Services Administration (GSA) GS-35F-267DA to procure needed goods, services, or professional services that was competitively solicited and awarded.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, this solution was recommended through the County’s annual security assessment to reduce the risk and impact of malicious activity such as ransomware; and
WHEREAS, this service has improved Lake County’s endpoint security while offering proactive mitigation in real-time through a managed security partner; and
WHEREAS, this managed security service provides a fully managed incident response team which allows the Enterprise Information Technology Department to utilize staff efficiently, and provides the security maturity needed to keep pace with the ever-changing security landscape; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 10-101 of the County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, the County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, or professional services with one or more public procurements units in accordance with an agreement entered into between participants; and
WHEREAS, a cooperative purchasing contract with DLT Solutions has been identified through the GSA GS-35F-267DA to procure needed goods, services, or professional services that was competitively solicited and awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to renew a one-year contract dating from august 20, 2021 through August 19, 2022 with DLT Solutions for next-generation managed security service licenses in the amount of $237,577.
DATED, at Waukegan, Illinois, July 13, 2021.