Legislation Details

File #: 25-1005    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 1/27/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/6/2025 Final action: 2/6/2025
Title: Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Alchemy Technology Group in the amount of $200,509 for subscriptions for threat intelligence platform and vulnerability risk analyzer for Universal Services for the period of February 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 25-1005 (DIR) Award - Alchemy Technology Group
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Alchemy Technology Group

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Alchemy Technology Group in the amount of $200,509 for subscriptions for threat intelligence platform and vulnerability risk analyzer for Universal Services for the period of February 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Requesting approval of an agreement for Vulnerability and Threat Intelligence Platform for Harris County Universal Services. The initial term of the agreement shall be one-year term with 4 optional one-year renewals.

Expected Impact:
Continued use and support of vulnerability and threat intelligence platform to monitor and prevent cybersecurity attacks that could disrupt county operations.

Alternative Options:
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