Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John T. Keene, Chief Probation Officer
Subject: Agreement with Buddi US, LLC to provide electronic monitoring services for clients of the San Mateo County Probation Department
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with Buddi US, LLC to provide electronic monitoring services for clients of the San Mateo County Probation Department, using advanced technologies, including global positioning systems (GPS), radio frequency (RF) monitoring, continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM), remote breath testing, and drug patch options, for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and
B) An option to extend the agreement with Buddi US, LLC for up to two additional years, in an amount not to exceed an additional $600,000 for the first option, if exercised, and an amount not to exceed an additional $600,000 for the second option, if exercised, at the sole discretion of the Chief Probation Officer or his designee.
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BACKGROUND:
In February 2025, the Probation Department issued Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2025-RFP-00344) seeking qualified vendors to provide electronic monitoring services. Following a competitive procurement process, the Department entered into contract negotiations with Buddi US, LLC (Buddi) to deliver a full range of electronic monitoring services, including global positioning systems (GPS), radio frequency (RF) monitoring, continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM) technologies.
The Probation Department enhances public safety through safe, humane, and cost-effective services of adult and juvenile offenders. Buddi offers these electronic monitoring services as alternatives to detention for juveniles and targeted supervision strategies for adults. Juvenile clients will be monitored in lieu of secure confinement, whi...
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