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): 230495
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): InspireCom, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.1%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with InspireCom, Inc. for wireless communication tower, equipment, maintenance and related services for Universal Services for the period of March 27, 2025 - March 26, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230495), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.1%.
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Background and Discussion:
Requesting approval of a contract for Wireless Communication Tower, Equipment, Maintenance and Related Services. In addition to radio communication equipment, the vendor shall support the network infrastructure of the Port Security Network (PSN). The PSN facilitates communication for all situational awareness devices that provide security data for the Harris County Sheriff's Office Security Monitoring and Assessment Group (SMAG) located at the Ellington Field U.S. Coast Guard facility.
Expected Impact:
This vendor provides equipment installs, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, as well as project management support for large scale equipment upgrades and replacements.
Alternative Options:
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