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): Info-Tech Research Group 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): N/A
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 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 the agreement with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. in the amount of $109,730 for information technology research and advisory services for Universal Services for the period of June 12, 2025 - June 11, 2026 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a contract with Info-Tech Research Group to provide IT Research and Advisory Services which includes organization structure, operational process for IT, applications, new hardware and software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, etc.
Expected Impact:
Info-Tech's services shall include but not be limited to:
1) Expertise on pre-contract awards and competitive pricing, vendor negotiations and support/guidance for large contracts that will result in savings for the County.
2) Education for our work force and improving the knowledge base.
3) Providing best practices in operational areas such as project management.
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