Legislation Details

File #: 25-6040    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 9/10/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Cogit Systems, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for specialty information technology consulting services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
Attachments: 1. SUPPLEMENTAL Personal Services Exemption & Renewal - Cogit Systems, Inc..pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cogit Systems, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Cogit Systems, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for specialty information technology consulting services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Personal Services Agreement with Cogit Systems Inc. for specialty IT consulting related to the 16/0175 Project

Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
9/19/2023
345
Approved
8/6/2024
224
Renewal

Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
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