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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: August 26, 2025
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-f
SUBJECT: Approval of a Contract for an On-Premise Backup System Purchase and
Consolidation
DEPARTMENT: Information Technologies
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proposed Services Agreement Robert Reynolds, Chief Information
Rubrik Quote Officer, 919.245.2276
David Mathias, Operations Manager,
919.245.2272
PURPOSE: To approve and authorize the Manager to sign a twelve-month contract with Data
Network Solutions (DNS) in the amount of $149,933.54 to purchase a new on-premise backup
solution (Rubrik) to replace the existing data backup solutions currently in use, and consolidate
all data backups into one (1) system.
BACKGROUND: Orange County Information Technologies (IT) currently relies on two (2) distinct
backup solutions to protect and retain critical County data. While functional, this dual-system
approach presents challenges in terms of management, visibility, and efficiency. Operating and
maintaining multiple platforms increases administrative overhead and introduces complexity in
monitoring backup status.
To address these challenges, Information Technologies is proposing a transition to a single,
consolidated backup solution, Rubrik. This unified approach will streamline operations, simplify
system management, and provide a centralized view of on-premise backup activities. Staff will
benefit from reduced time spent on routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and reporting, thereby
allowing IT resources to be allocated more strategically.
In addition to operational improvements, the proposed solution will significantly enhance the
security of the County's backup data. A key feature of the new system is the implementation of a
logical air gap. Unlike a physical air gap, which requires physically disconnecting systems, this
logical air gap uses technical controls to isolate backup data from the County's primary network
environment. This separation provides strong protection against ransomware, malware, and other
cyber threats by ensuring that backup data remains inaccessible from compromised systems on
the network.
Overall, this transition supports the County's goals for improving IT resilience, strengthening
cybersecurity posture, and optimizing the use of technical resources.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: The first-year cost of this solution is $149,933.54. This includes the cost of
hardware, licensing, and accelerated configuration services, as well as on-site assistance in the
physical installation of the hardware in the Orange County Data Center. The funding for this
purchase was approved in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Investment Plan.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION/LEARNING COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 3. Provide support for workforce development through training, tools,
technology, and other resources.
• GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION
OBJECTIVE 2. Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of County
fleet/facilities and improve safety.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Manager to execute all necessary contracts as well as any future amendments.
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[Departmental Use Only]
TITLE Rubrik
FY 2026
NORTH CAROLINA
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO RFP/RFQ
ORANGE COUNTY
This Services Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement"), made and entered into this 5th day of
September, 2025, ("Effective Date") by and between Orange County, North Carolina a political
subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter, the "County") and Data Network
Solutions, (hereinafter, the "Provider").
WITNESSETH:
That the County and Provider, for the consideration herein named, do hereby agree as
follows:
1. Services
a. Scope of Work.
i) This Agreement is for services to be rendered by Provider to County with respect
to (insert type of project): Purchase of Rubrik Hardware and Services
ii) By executing this Agreement, the Provider represents and agrees that Provider is
qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and providing the services
required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and
timely manner.
iii) Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement.
iv) The services to be performed under this Agreement consist of Basic Services, as
described and designated in Section 3 hereof. Compensation to the Provider for
Basic Services under this Agreement shall be as set forth herein.
2. Responsibilities of the Provider
a. Services to be provided. The Provider shall provide the County with all services
required in Section 3 to satisfactorily complete the Project within the time limitations set
forth herein and in accordance with the highest professional standards.
b. Standard of Care.
i) The Provider shall exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing services
under this Agreement in accordance with the highest generally accepted standards
of this type of Provider practice throughout the United States and in accordance
with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the
performance of these services. Provider is solely responsible for the professional
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quality, accuracy and timely completion and submission of all work related to the
Basic Services.
ii) Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions of its agents, contractors,
employees, or assigns in the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall
correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes or
conflicts at no additional cost to the County.
iii) The Provider shall not, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement,
subcontract the performance of any work under this Agreement without prior
written permission of the County. No permission for subcontracting shall create,
between the County and the subcontractor, any contract or any other relationship.
iv) Provider is an independent contractor of County. Any and all employees of the
Provider engaged by the Provider in the performance of any work or services
required of the Provider under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or
agents of the Provider only and not of the County, and any and all claims that may
or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf
of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility
of the Provider.
v) If activities related to the performance of this Agreement require specific licenses,
certifications, or related credentials Provider represents that it or its employees,
agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such licenses,
certifications, or credentials and that such licenses certifications, or credentials are
current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation.
vi) Should any documents, exhibits, or addenda be attached to this Agreement, the
terms of this Agreement shall have priority in any conflict with or among the
terms of such referenced documents, exhibits, or addenda.
vii) Should this Agreement involve project designs, the construction or creation of
which is to be bid out or fulfilled by other contractors, and bidding or negotiation
with contractors produce prices which, when added to the other elements of the
approved total project cost, produce a cost that is in excess of the approved total
project cost, the Provider shall participate with the County in negotiation and
design adjustments to the extent such are necessary to obtain prices within the
approved total project cost. All activity of the Provider with respect to these
matters shall constitute Basic Services and shall be performed by the Provider
without additional compensation. If negotiation and design adjustments fail to
bring costs within the total project cost the County may reject all bids and
Provider will redesign or reduce portions of the project in an effort to reduce the
bid prices to within the total project cost and rebid the project. One such redesign
is included within Basic Services. If this second letting for bids does not produce
bids that are within the approved total project cost initially or after negotiations
with the contractor the cost is not reduced to an amount within the total project
cost, the Provider is not obligated to engage in further redesign.
3. Basic Services
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a. Basic Services. The Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement are as follows
(fully describe services to be provided): Purchase of items on Quote Exhibit A
4. Duration of Services
a. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from September 5th, 2025 to September 0,
2026.
b. Scheduling of Services.
i) The Provider shall schedule and perform its activities in a timely manner.
ii) Should the County determine that the Provider is behind schedule, it may require
the Provider to expedite and accelerate its efforts, including providing additional
resources and working overtime, as necessary, to perform its services in
accordance with the approved project schedule at no additional cost to the
County.
iii) The Commencement Date for the Provider's Basic Services shall be September
5th, 2025.
5. Compensation
a. Compensation for Basic Services. Compensation for Basic Services shall include all
compensation due the Provider from the County for all services satisfactorily (as
determined by the County) performed pursuant to this Agreement. The maximum
amount payable for Basic Services shall not exceed One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand,
Nine Hundred Thirty-Three dollars and Fifty-Four cents Dollars ($149,933.54).
Payment for satisfactorily performed Basic Services shall become due and payable
within thirty (30) days of Provider properly invoicing County. Payment shall be subject
to provisions of Section 5(b).
b. Disputes. In the event the amount stated on an invoice is disputed by the County, the
County may withhold payment of all or a portion of the amount stated on an invoice
until the parties resolve the dispute. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under the
terms of this Agreement, County may, without fault or penalty, withhold any payment
associated with the work to be performed until such time as said work is completed.
c. Additional Services. County shall not be responsible for costs related to any services in
addition to the Basic Services performed by Provider unless County requests such
additional services in writing and such additional services are evidenced by a written
amendment to this Agreement.
6. Responsibilities of the County
a. Cooperation and Coordination. The County has designated (Robert Reynolds) to act as
the County's representative with respect to the Project who shall have the authority to
render decisions within guidelines established by the County Manager or the County
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Board of Commissioners and who shall be available during working hours as often as
may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information.
7. Insurance
a. General Requirements. Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Commercial General
Liability Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and any
additional insurance as may be required by County's Risk Manager as such insurance
requirements are described in the Orange County Risk Transfer Policy and Orange
County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is incorporated
herein by reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing division/contracts.php). If
County's Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such
additional insurance shall consist of N/A (if no additional insurance required mark N/A
as being not applicable). Provider shall not commence work until such insurance is in
effect and certification thereof has been received by the County's Risk Manager.
8. Indemnity
a. Indemnity. To the extent authorized by North Carolina law the Provider agrees, without
limitation, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County from all loss, liability,
claims or expense, including attorney's fees, arising out of or related to the Project and
arising from property damage or bodily injury including death to any person or persons
caused in whole or in part by the negligence or misconduct of the Provider except to the
extent same are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County. It is the
intent of this provision to require the Provider to indemnify the County to the fullest
extent permitted under North Carolina law.
9. Amendments to the Agreement
a. Changes in Basic Services. Changes in the Basic Services and entitlement to additional
compensation or a change in duration of this Agreement shall be made by a written
Amendment to this Agreement executed by the County and the Provider. The Provider
shall proceed to perform the Services required by the Amendment only after receiving a
fully executed Amendment from the County.
10. Termination
a. Termination for Convenience of the County. This Agreement may be terminated without
cause by the County and for its convenience upon seven (7) days' prior written notice to
the Provider.
b. Other Termination. The Provider may terminate this Agreement based upon the County's
material breach of this Agreement; provided, the County has not taken all reasonable
actions to remedy the breach. The Provider shall give the County seven(7) days'prior
written notice of its intent to terminate this Agreement for cause. Either party may
terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other party that obligations pursuant to this
Agreement are made impractical due to declarations of emergency by Orange County or
by North Carolina due to events directly impacting Orange County. Both parties shall
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remain responsible for all payment and performance due up to the receipt of such notice,
but shall have no further obligation or responsibility beyond that date provided the
terminating party has taken all reasonable steps to complete the performance of its
obligations.
c. Compensation After Termination.
i) In the event of termination, the Provider shall be paid that portion of the fees and
expenses that it has earned to the date of termination, less any costs or expenses
incurred or anticipated to be incurred by the County due to errors or omissions of
the Provider. Upon request of the County, the Provider shall submit to County all
relevant documentation, including but not limited to, job cost records, to support
its claims for final compensation.
ii) Should this Agreement be terminated, the Provider shall deliver to the County
within seven (7) days, at no additional cost, all deliverables including any
electronic data or files relating to the Project.
d. Waiver. The payment of any sums by the County under this Agreement or the failure of
the County to require compliance by the Provider with any provisions of this Agreement
or the waiver by the County of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute a
waiver of any claim for damages by the County for any breach of this Agreement or a
waiver of any other required compliance with this Agreement.
e. Suspension. County may suspend the Basic Services and this Agreement at any time for
County's convenience and without penalty to County upon three (3) days' notice to
Provider. Upon any suspension by County, Provider shall discontinue work on the Basic
Services and shall not resume the Basic Services until notified to proceed by County.
11. Additional Provisions
a. Limitation and Assignment. The County and the Provider each bind themselves, their
successors, assigns and legal representatives to the terms of this Agreement. Neither the
County nor the Provider shall assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the
written consent of the other. There are no third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and
nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer on any person other
than the parties hereto (and their respective successors, heirs and permitted assigns), any
rights, remedies, or obligations.
b. Governing Law. This Agreement and the duties, responsibilities, obligations and rights
of respective parties hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of North
Carolina. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider and any
subcontractors of Provider are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter
64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider
certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any
agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to
G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not
been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified,
on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81.
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c. Non-Discrimination. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable
local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state
and federal non-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange
County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each
Orange County policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountvnc. og v/departments/purchasing division/contracts.php.) Any
violation of the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy is a breach of this Agreement
and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the
part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the
definition of breach to discrimination.
d. Dispute Resolution. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret or seek damages
with respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this
Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in
Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have
jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not
be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of
any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action.
e. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement
between the County and the Provider and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended
only by written instrument signed by both parties. Modifications may be evidenced by
facsimile signatures.
f. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held as a matter of law to be
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be valid and binding upon the
Parties.
g. Ownership of Work Product. Should Provider's performance of this Agreement generate
documents, items or things that are specific to this Project such documents, items or
things shall become the property of the County and may be used on any other project
without additional compensation to the Provider. The use of the documents, items or
things by the County or by any person or entity for any purpose other than the Project as
set forth in this Agreement shall be at the full risk of the County.
h. Non-Appropriation. Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and
the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the
authority of its statutory mandate.
In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of
County's obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically
expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the
unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that County
shall not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent
the requirements of this Agreement.
In the event of a change in the County's statutory authority, mandate or mandated
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functions, by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects
County's authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement
shall automatically terminate without penalty to County upon written notice to Provider
of such limitation or change in County's legal authority.
i. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be
executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of
the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the Parties to comply with
Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66.
j. Notices. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following:
Orange County Provider's Name
Attention:Robert Reynolds
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough,NC 27278
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by and through their authorized agents, have
hereunder set their hands and seal, all as of the day and year first above written.
ORANGE COUNTY: PROVIDER:
By: By:
Travis Myren, County Manager
Printed Name and Title
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ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY
Finance Information
Vendor Name: Data Network Solutions Vendor Contact Person: Julie Beineke Phone:919-714-2236 Address:
629 Lake Tide Drive City Chapin State: SC Zip:29036 Department:Information Technologies Amount:
149,933.54 Purpose: Backup System Replacement and Consolidation Budget Code(s): 61370025/897140/13000
Vendor#68728
Vendor Status with NCSOS: Vendor is a BOCC consultant: ❑Yes ®No
Contract Details
Contract Type: ®New ❑Amendment(Original Contract: )(Most Recent Amendment )
Effective Date End Date Notice Date (Notice Purpose )
Award
❑Approved by Board(Agenda Date: Made or Administered by
Signature Authority
®BOCC Express Delegation(Agenda Date: 8/2 6/2 5
Policy 9.4: ❑Under$5,000; ❑ Service Under$90,000; ❑Construction Under$250,000
❑Budget Policy Section XV(Capital Improvement Project:
Bidding
❑Informal Bidding($30k-$90k); ❑Formal RFP($90k+); ❑Other(<$30k); ❑Exception(#-----)
Department Affirmation
® This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state
work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement.
❑This agreement is approved as to technical form and content. Services related to this agreement have already
begun or been completed.Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed:
Department Director's Signature Date:
Information Technologies
This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications:
Office of the Chief Information Officer Date:
❑Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services
Risk Management
This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards,specifications,and requirements:
Office of the Risk Management Officer Date:
Financial Services
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control
Act:
Office of the Chief Financial Officer Date:
Legal Services
This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
Office of the County Attorney Date:
Clerk to the Board
All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov
The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts:
Received for record retention:
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Office of the Clerk to the Board Date:
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Robert Reynolds Julie Beineke
Orange County Data Network Solutions
300 West Tryon Street Account Executive
Hillsborough,NC 27278 jbeineke@datanetworksolutions.com
919.245.2276 I (919)714-2236
roreynolds@orangecountync.gov DQ orders@datanetworksolutions.com
Quote:06092025-1
Project: Rubrik
EXTENDED
ROW MFG MFG PART# id DESCRIPTION PRICE
1 Rubrik RS-BT-FE-PE-PP Rubrik Foundation Edition;per usable BETB;Premium support; 2880 $ 18.01 $ 51,868.80
prepay
2 Rubrik RS-HW-SVC-R7K-PE-S3 Support for R7000-3 hardware,prepay;Premium support 24 $ 406.70 $ 9,760.80
Rubrik Cloud Vault in Azure-Archive Tier Single Zone;per BETB;
3 Rubrik RS-BT-CVA-PE-PP 3000 $ 3.45 $ 10,350.00
Premium support;prepay
Rubrik Professional Services,Onsite Installation and Configuration of
4 Rubrik RA-PS-INST-ONST up to 8(briks/32 nodes)per site,must be used within 6 months of 1 $ 6,933.25 $ 6,933.25
purchase,prepay
5 Rubrik RA-PS-VMA Rubrik Professional Services,VMware/SQL/NAS Enablement 1 $ 2,588.41 $ 2,588.41
Accelerator,must be used within 6 months of purchase,prepay
6 Rubrik RHA-7416-01 R7416 Appliance,4-node,192TB raw HDD,30.7TB NvMe,SFP+NIC 2 $ 33,260.28 $ 66,520.56
7 Rubrik RCA-F3M-CBL-01 Fiber Optic OM3 LC/LC Cable,3M,pack of 4 4 $ 65.79 $ 263.16
8 Rubrik RCA-SFP-TSR-01 10G/1G Dual Rate SFP+Transceiver,pack of 4 4 $ 412.14 $ 1,648.56
TOTAL $ 149,933.54
GSA Schedule No:47QSWA18D008F
Prepared by:Julie Beineke
Dated: 6/9/2025 Prices valid for 30 days.Quote Expires:07/09/2025
DNS reserves the right to amend quotation if errors or omissions occur.
All information contained in this quote is confidential and not to be shared with any third parties unless authorized by DNS
Taxes,Shipping and Handling not included,and are billed as incurred.
Credit Card orders are subject to a 3%convenience fee.
Return requests must have manufacturer approval and are subject to their restocking fees.
All returns must be within 30 days of receipt and have a Manufacturer RMA#.
Terms are net 30 days from receipt of invoice.Accounts over 30 days subject to 18%late fees.
**Purchase Orders can be emailed to orders@datanetworksolutions.com
***Purchased DNS Professional Services will expire 12-months from date of order regardless of usage status
Data Network Solutions,Inc.
629 Lake Tide Drive Chapin,SC 29036
orders@datanetworksolutions.com
(t)803 932-9914
FED Tax ID:56-2113683 I of I