Legislation Details

File #: 25-6055    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Agenda Ready
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 sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with TransCore, LP in the amount of $4,083,734 for EZ Tag Transponders for the Toll Road Authority for the period of October 8, 2025 - October 7, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. SUPPLEMENTAL Sole Source Exemption and Renewal Contract 00001770 - TransCore, LP.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TransCore, LP

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 a renewal option with TransCore, LP in the amount of $4,083,734 for EZ Tag Transponders for the Toll Road Authority for the period of October 8, 2025 - October 7, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
The transponders manufactured by TransCore, LP are the only toll tags that are compatible with the roadside
toll collection system's requirement.

Expected Impact:
N/A

Alternative Options:
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Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/8/2024
318
Contract Award







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