Department: District Courts
Department Head: Richard Woods
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: District Courts Technology Upgrades
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Managing Entity: The Administrative Office of the District Courts
Incremental Authorization Requested: $325,500
Total Estimated Project Cost: $325,500
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the District Courts Technology Upgrades project for an initial amount of $325,500.
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Project Description:
This project provides significant upgrades to the technology infrastructure within the District Courts, including server replacements, disaster recovery replacements, essential office technology updates, and courtroom enhancements. These investments, budgeted at $325,500, are critical to ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of court operations. Traditionally, the courts have been on a five-year replacement cycle. However, very limited increases to the District Court's non-labor budget, coupled with fiscal year budget reductions, have made it impossible for the District Courts to remain on a standard five-year replacement cycle. This project should be completed within 6 months after the equipment is procured and delivered.
New laptops and desktops are also needed and we originally part of this project. However, due to the estimated $800,000 needed to purchase the laptops and desktops, Harris County Universal Services verbally agreed to include that portion of the project with the Countywide CIP for new laptops and desktops.
Project Scope:
This project's scope is two-fold.
First, upgrades and enhancements needed to improve infrastructure tech...
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