Legislation Details

File #: 24-6165    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 9/25/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/8/2024 Final action: 10/8/2024
Title: Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for wide area network refresh, maintenance/support services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $9,408,994 (200371), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
Attachments: 1. 24-6165 Renewal Job No. 200371.pdf
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 200371
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Netsync Network Solutions

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for wide area network refresh, maintenance/support services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $9,408,994 (200371), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a renewal contract for Job No. 20/0371 Wide Area Network Refresh, Maintenance/Support Services and Related Items for Harris County Toll Road Authority. Netsync Network Solutions WAN Refresh is a critical piece in providing and maintaining a strong and reliable network by enhancing network performance and application delivery of HCTRA's Data Center and Optical Networks.


Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Harris County Toll Road Authority CIP Wide Area Network Refresh,
Maintenance/Support Services and Related Items. This renewal is to support upgrades and improvements to HCTRA's IT Network Infrastructure including routers and switches, the optical network, and datacenters.


Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution 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
03/09/2021
168
Award
01/25/2022
253
Request for approval of a renewal option (1 of 4)
05/16/2023
243
Request for approval of a...

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