Legislation Details

File #: 24-3044    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 5/16/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/22/2024 Final action: 5/22/2024
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC in the additional amount of $6,000,000 to include a settlement to provide full compensation for services provided from June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023, revises CPI-U to CPI-W, increases the CPI-W max increase to 4%, and increases funding for additional services for Back Office Enhancement & Augmentation Toll Collection System (BEATS) for the Toll Road Authority for the period of September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC in the additional amount of $6,000,000 to include a settlement to provide full compensation for services provided from June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023, revises CPI-U to CPI-W, increases the CPI-W max increase to 4%, and increases funding for additional services for Back Office Enhancement & Augmentation Toll Collection System (BEATS) for the Toll Road Authority for the period of September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Electronic Transaction Consultants LLC (ETCC) will provide Back Office Enhancement & Augmentation Toll Collection System (BEATS) for the Harris County Toll Road Authority for term September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. Amendment revises CPI-U to CPI-W, increases CPI-W max to 4%, and increases limit of appropriations.

Expected Impact:
Not having these services in place would risk impacting the revenue stream.

Alternative Options:
As these are proprietary systems, this vendor is the only one who can efficiently provide these services. No other solutions are recommended for this identified need.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/23/18
21.d.15
Original E...

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