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): Carahsoft Technology Corporation
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 for approval of an award on the basis of only quote and that the County Judge execute a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $375,745 for Information Technology (IT) asset management system for Universal Services for the period of August 26, 2025 - August 25, 2028 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
HCUS is seeking approval of an agreement for an Information Technology (IT) Management Solution beginning upon Commissioners Court approval for an initial three (3) year term.
Expected Impact:
Focus on optimizing the cost, risk, and value of digital technology assets throughout their lifecycle including:
* Lifecycle Management: Ensuring efficient processes for managing hardware and software technology assets from acquisition to disposal.
* Policy Development: Creating strategies and policies for Software Asset Management (SAM), Hardware Asset Management (HAM), and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD).
* Data Analysis: Gathering and analyzing data related to asset lifecycles to support budgeting and decision-making.
* Compliance: Respon...
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