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: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SHI Government 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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to the agreement with SHI Government Solutions Inc. in the amount of $88,257 for Grammarly Business Subscription Software Services for Harris County for the period of May 8, 2025 - May 7, 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:
To consolidate existing licenses and procure new licensing for an enterprise agreement for Grammarly writing
assistance software used by various Harris County departments. The Grammarly software is a tool used to ensure that typed communication is not only accurate in spelling, punctuation, and grammar but also clear, compelling, and easy to read.
Expected Impact:
By consolidating the contracts in place by various County departments and establishing an enterprise agreement, Harris County is able to take advantage of enhanced security features and remain in compliance with split purchase procurement guidelines.
Alternative Options:
Continue with separate licensing model but the County won't be able to reali...
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