Legislation Details

File #: 25-7304    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 11/3/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action: 11/13/2025
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option and that the County Judge execute a ratification of an amendment to an agreement with Cloud Software Group, Inc. in the additional amount of $23,567 for additional licenses and modify license type for subscription licenses and support for iBi WebFOCUS Software Products for the period of August 31, 2025 - August 30, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 25-7304 Sole Source Ratification of Amendment and Renewal Contract 00001501 - Cloud Software Group, Inc
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 - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cloud Software Group, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
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): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option and that the County Judge execute a ratification of an amendment to an agreement with Cloud Software Group, Inc. in the additional amount of $23,567 for additional licenses and modify license type for subscription licenses and support for iBi WebFOCUS Software Products for the period of August 31, 2025 - August 30, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
On February 27, 2024, Commissioners Court approved an agreement for Subscription Licenses and Support for iBi WebFOCUS Software Products for Harris County. HCUS is requesting approval of the second renewal option and amendment for the term through August 30, 2026.

Expected Impact:
This business intelligence and analytics software is equipped with data management, visual discovery, predictive analytics, and visualization designed to drive informed decisions across the organization.

Alternative Options:
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