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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gartner Inc.
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to ratify a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Gartner Inc. for cybersecurity assessment of elections systems and processes for Universal Services -Technology through October 10, 2026, at a cost of $499,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for renewal of a contract with Gartner, Inc. to provide Cybersecurity Assessment of Elections Systems and Processes for the term October 11, 2025 through October 10, 2026.
Expected Impact:
Ensuring information security in election systems is a primary concern as cyberattacks grow more advanced. Continuous and proactive monitoring and auditing of the security system are essential to maintain its integrity.
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