Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Transcore LP
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Transcore LP in the amount of $4,083,734 for EZ Tag Transponders for the Toll Road Authority for the period of October 8, 2024 - October 7, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
The transponders manufactured by TransCore, LP are the only toll tags that are compatible with the roadside toll collection system's requirement.
Expected Impact:
To continue to provide and maintain a sufficient EZ tag transponder inventory to allow timely fulfillment of order requests for current and future customers for utilization on the Harris County Toll Road Authority system for toll collection purposes.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative option.
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