PREPARED BY: RAYMOND MAR DATE OF MEETING: 09/02/2025
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SENSEON TECH LTD. FOR ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $57,000
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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Compliance statements
Strengthen Existing and New Technology Programs, Public Facility/Infrastructure Projects, and Future Workplace Development Programs/Services to Enhance SPPD Crime-Reduction Goals, Community Policing, Mental Health, and Training Programs is an adopted policy item under the FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan, adopted April 7, 2025.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
BACKGROUND
The Information Technology (IT) Division began utilizing the SenseOn platform in 2024. SenseOn has provided the City with modern endpoint protection with 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring and rapid threat response. Staff have been pleased with the effectiveness of the solution, the responsiveness and quality of the SOC, and are looking to continue using this platform with a multi-year agreement to lock in pricing and realize cost savings.
PURCHASING
This purchase is in accordance with City of San Pablo Municipal Code Chapter 3.16, pursuant to the specialized services combined with product purchasing exemption in Section 3.16.110(B), which allows the City to forgo formal and informal bidding requirements when procuring intellectual property with the retention of specialized services which are integral in the use of the of the product.
City of San Pablo Information Technology staff conducted an informal bidding procedure to ensure that the City procured a solution based on price and the best overall value to the City. The City received quotes from three vendors, SenseOn ($57,000 over three years), CIS Crowdstrike ($19,800 per year or an estimated $59,400 over three years), and Xerox SentinelOne ($107,531 over three years). SenseOn provides a solution that fits the City’s overall needs at the lowest cost.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total contract cost of $57,000 will be appropriated from the IT Division’s existing operating budget Fund 100-1510-42005.
ATTACHMENTS
Att A – Resolution
Att B – SenseOn Proposal