Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc in the amount of $100,000 for training, system documentation, hosting services, and maintenance of background investigation software for the Sheriff's Office for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Background Investigation Software Subscription service for the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Expected Impact:
Allows the Harris County Sheriff's Office access to vital background investigation software.
Alternative Options:
Alignment with Goal(s):
x_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
1/9/2024
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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