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L'; A I= R E N E R U Y I I F F PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Board Memorandum DATE: JUNE 12, 2017 ITEM NO: 10 SUBJECT: SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SECURICON, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A PHYSICAL AND CYBER SECURITY VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2018, IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,000 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUT OF $472,200 ISSUE: Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Securicon, LLC for a Physical and Cyber Security Vulnerability Assessment, extending the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018, in the amount of $96,000. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Securicon, LLC for the Security Assessment to extend the term through June 30, 2018, with an increase of $96,000 for a total contract amount of $472,200, including 10% contingency applied to original contract amount. BACKGROUND: On January 15, 2016, the Board of Public Utilities approved a Professional Services Agreement with Securicon, LLC (Securicon) in the amount of $342,000, to conduct a vulnerability assessment of all Riverside Public Utilities critical physical and cyber assets. Securicon identified several potential security vulnerabilities and made recommendations to correct the issues to reduce future risk. DISCUSSION: Staff has worked diligently to resolve many of the vulnerabilities identified in the assessment, relying heavily on Securicon for support and security expertise during the implementation phase. Staff recommends extending the Professional Services Agreement with Securicon from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018, and to increase the contract for $96,000, for continued support to resolve the remaining issues and to perform independent verification and validation of corrected items. FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are available in the Public Utilities' Administration Account No. 6025000-421000 ($24,000), the Public Utilities' Power Resources Account No. 6120140-421000 ($24,000), the Public Utilities' Water Operations Account No. 6200000-421000 ($24,000), and the Public Utilities' Energy Delivery Account No. 6100000-421000 ($24,000). Prepared by: Mujib Lodhi, Utilities Assistant General Manager Operational Technology Approved by: Girish Balachandran, Utilities General Manager Approved by: John A. Russo, City Manager Approved as to form: Gary G. Geuss, City Attorney Certifies availability of funds: Laura Chavez -Nomura, Utilities Assistant General Manager/Finance Attachment: Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement — Securicon