Legislation Details

File #: 25-1851    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 3/14/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/27/2025 Final action: 3/27/2025
Title: Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc in the amount of $57,843 for CrowdStrike software services for Universal Services through May 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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): Netsync Network Solutions, Inc

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

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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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 low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc in the amount of $57,843 for CrowdStrike software services for Universal Services through May 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Requesting approval for a Vulnerability and Threat Intelligence Platform Subscription for Harris County Universal Services. The threat intelligence tool helps mitigate threats directly targeting Harris County and its employees both internally and externally.

Expected Impact:
A three (3) month extension to the current subscription is needed to continue monitoring and preventing cybersecurity attacks while HCUS migrates to a new tool.

Alternative Options:
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