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Approval of Jail Management Software Upgrade and Maintenance Contract

Original title: Consider recommendations regarding a Software Upgrade and Maintenance to the Jail Management System (JMS) for the Custody Operations Branch of the Sheriff’s Office, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with End2End Public Safety, Inc. (dba Advanced Technology Information Management Systems-ATIMS) to provide a software upgrade, and maintenance, to the Jail Management System utilized by Custody Operations Branch of the Sheriff’s Office for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, and not to exceed the amount of $934,931.79; and b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.

Record date · June 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of Supervisors is considering a five-year contract with End2End Public Safety, Inc. to upgrade and maintain the software used by the Sheriff's Office for jail management. The agreement covers the period from July 2026 through June 2031 at a cost not to exceed $934,931.79.

Why it matters

This contract authorizes the expenditure of up to $934,931.79 in public funds for the maintenance and upgrading of the digital systems used to manage jail custody operations over the next five years.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Sheriff’s Office

The office will receive upgraded software and maintenance services for its jail management operations.

Directly affected

End2End Public Safety, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for the software services contract.

Key Facts

  • The Board is considering a contract with End2End Public Safety, Inc. for Jail Management System (JMS) software upgrades and maintenance.
  • The contract duration is set for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
  • The total cost of the agreement is capped at $934,931.79.
  • The Board is asked to determine that this contract is a fiscal activity exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15378(b)(4).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Jail Management System (JMS)?
The JMS is the software utilized by the Custody Operations Branch of the Sheriff’s Office to manage jail operations.
How much will this contract cost taxpayers?
The contract is not to exceed $934,931.79 over the five-year term.
Why is the Board making a determination about the environment?
The Board is formally declaring that this financial transaction does not constitute a 'project' under guidelines, meaning it does not require an environmental impact review.

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Future-dated contract

The contract is scheduled to begin in July 2026, indicating long-term budget planning for IT infrastructure.

Sheriff’s Office

Connected Entities

Sheriff’s Office, Advanced Technology Information Management Systems-ATIMS, End2End Public Safety, Inc. and 1 more
OrganizationSheriff’s Office“The department utilizing the Jail Management System.”Map →
OrganizationAdvanced Technology Information Management Systems-ATIMS“Doing business as (dba) name for End2End Public Safety, Inc.”Map →
OrganizationEnd2End Public Safety, Inc.“Vendor providing software upgrade and maintenance services.”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Supervisors“The governing body considering the contract approval.”Map →

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