Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Public Safety
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal amendment with the Texas Department of Public Safety for driver records or driver record monitoring services for Universal Services for the period of October 29, 2024 - October 28, 2029.
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Background and Discussion:
Texas law authorizes DPS to sell Driver Records individually or in bulk for specified permissible purposes and to establish an Interactive System to provide the release of Driver Records under the authority of Texas Transportation Code Chapters 521 and 730. Harris County is requesting approval to enter into an agreement with DPS to obtain driver records at no cost for a term of five (5) years.
Expected Impact:
Harris County's purpose for accessing driver records shall be in support of elections processes and verifying voter data in the election system.
Alternative Options:
Continue with driver records file that will not be up to date with current record changes.
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