Legislation Details

File #: 25-4015    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/13/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/26/2025 Final action: 6/26/2025
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 the agreement with Centre Technologies in the amount of $235,907 for Veeam backup and disaster recovery software for Universal Services for the period of June 26, 2025 - June 25, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, 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): Centre Technologies

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 the agreement with Centre Technologies in the amount of $235,907 for Veeam backup and disaster recovery software for Universal Services for the period of June 26, 2025 - June 25, 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 with Centre Technologies for a subscription license and support of Veeam backup and disaster recovery software for Universal Services.

Expected Impact:
Continued use of backup and disaster recovery software needed to maintain Harris County operations.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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