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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 160175
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Phonoscope, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Phonoscope, Inc for data telecommunications for Harris County for the extended period of September 11, 2025 - September 10, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (160175), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
We have 3 of the major service providers on contract in the area that we use for our data circuit connectivity
and internet providers. For new circuits, we check with each to determine who has service availability in the
areas as well as over all best pricing and solution for the departments needs
Expected Impact:
Provide network connectivity for all of our HC locations and provide services for HC taxpayers
Alternative Options:
We have looked at doing a Dark Fiber solution where HC would provide and support all the networking
equipment and support however this is a costly option.
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