Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Shruti Dhapodkar, Director, Department of Emergency Management
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with Genasys to provide a Countywide evacuation planning and operations platform
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Genasys to continue providing a Countywide evacuation planning and operations platform, extending the term by 13 months through June 30, 2027, and increasing the amount by $106,506 for a new total not to exceed amount of $744,106.
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BACKGROUND:
The ability to plan for and manage effective evacuations during natural disasters, hazardous materials events and other emergencies is critical to protect lives. Since 2019, the Department of Emergency Management has provided support to all response agencies in the county, cities and towns and for use in unincorporated areas.
Genasys Evac designates zones for all areas of the county which allows for effective planning, alert and notification and management of timely evacuations. About 500 emergency personnel from all fire and law agencies in San Mateo County now use the Genasys Evac platform.
DISCUSSION:
The County's 2019 contract with Zonehaven, Inc. was for a zone-based evacuation planning and operations platform that integrates alert and warning channels, provides mapping and planning tools and a hazard library that aids with evacuation planning, drills and actual emergency responses, in addition to year-round 24-hour support and community outreach tools. Zonehaven was acquired by Genasys, and the County's contract was amended in 2020 and 2022, with service contracted through May 23, 2026. The recommended 13-month extension would provide continuity of support to the 500 emergency response users in San Mateo County and would give the Department of Emergency Management sufficient time to complete a new, comprehensive and com...
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