Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Bonds
Project ID (if applicable): 200033
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable) Firetron, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 14%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 for the County Clerk to execute applicable bonds received from Firetron, Inc. for fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Building Operations Services, in connection with an extension approved by Commissioners Court on September 18, 2025 (200033), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%.
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Background and Discussion:
Six (6) month extension of FireTron, Inc. for fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Harris County facilities and properties was approved on 9/18/2025. New bonding must now be approved for the extended term.
Expected Impact:
Extending this contract will allow the awarded vendor(s) for this contract to continue to provide fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Harris County facilities and properties.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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
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