Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Natasha Claire-Espino, Director of Public Safety Communications
Subject: Agreement with Telecommunications Engineering Associates for the provision of services related to Message Switch LawNet
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution waiving the Request for Proposals process and executing an agreement between the County of San Mateo and Daryl D. Jones, Inc., DBA Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) for the provision of services to monitor, maintain, and support the LawNet system commencing on July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2029, for an amount not to exceed $417,272.
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BACKGROUND:
The County’s Message Switch System (MSS) provides access to local, state, and federal databases to law enforcement agencies in San Mateo County, to include warrants, missing and/or wanted persons, and stolen vehicles. Local law enforcement agencies connect via a system known as LawNet. The complexity of LawNet requires 24-hour-a-day, seven days a week monitoring, support, and upgrades to ensure continuity of operation.
DISCUSSION:
LawNet is a mission critical system which provides data interoperability between law enforcement agencies within the County. Failure or a prolonged outage would compromise the delivery of public safety services for law enforcement response throughout the County of San Mateo.
Due to the complex nature of the services provided and the fact that TEA is the sole source provider for these services and has been for more than 35 years, TEA is the one reasonable and practicable source for the required service.
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to form.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Approval of this agreement would ensure the continued delivery of reliable public safety services for law enforcement response to all county residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this agreement will be included in the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget for the Message Switch, which is funded by cost sharing between the users of the Message Switch system. There is no Net County Cost associated with this agreement.