TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Principal Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Agreement with Buddi US, LLC
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270056B with Buddi US, LLC for the term through June 30, 2029, with a contract maximum of $105,000, to provide juvenile and adult electric monitoring for the Probation and Corrections department. (Fiscal Impact: $105,000; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on March 11, 2026, to select qualified contractors to provide juvenile and adult electric and transdermal alcohol testing resulting in a total of eight (8) respondents. Staff from Corrections and Probation reviewed and evaluated the proposals based on company history, background and experience; scope of work; sustainable business practices; product demonstration; and pricing. Buddi, US LLC was selected with the highest score ranking.
Buddi offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies, including radio-frequency home curfew systems, one- and two- piece global positioning system (GPS) solutions to determine precise geographic movements and locations, dedicated victim-tracking devices, and both transdermal and remote breath alcohol monitoring products. All devices are managed through a single web-based platform which delivers streamlined monitoring, reporting, and program oversight.
Requested Action:
Approve Agreement No. 270056B with Buddi US, LLC for a maximum contract amount of $105,000 each fiscal year, $525,000 for a five-year term, to provide electronic monitoring and transdermal alcohol testing.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Probation 1420000 and Corrections 1400001 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Probation utilizes electronic monitoring and transdermal testing for juveniles and adults and Corrections employs electronic monitory to effectively manage home detention. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Future allocations will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The Departments will not be able to provide court-ordered services or operate efficiently. |
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Strategic Initiative: |
Build Healthy, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQ is not applicable.