Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Quickbase, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
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 a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Quickbase, Inc. in the amount of $297,000 for no-code application development solution for Harris County, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Quickbase, Inc., is a software company that provides a low-code application development platform. The enterprise agreement aims to improve product delivery, allowing unlimited users and applications while providing advantages through bulk and volume discounts. HCUS is seeking approval of a renewal of the sole source agreement for the term ending June 26, 2026.
Expected Impact:
Quickbase offers a platform that enables users to build custom applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The company's platform provides a range of features, including drag-and-drop functionality, customizable templates, and pre-built components. These features allow users to build and deploy applications quickly and efficiently, saving time and resources.
Alternative Options:
Microsoft Excel, which has limited functions and not able to produce the results that QuickBase allows.
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