Legislation Details

File #: 25-7496    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 11/18/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption and a ratification of a renewal option with RMSYS, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, service and warranty for onsite water quality monitoring systems manufactured by RMSYS, Inc. through April 26, 2026, at a cost of $73,828, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 25-7496 Sole Source Exemption Ratification of Renewal - RMSYS, Inc.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

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

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 for approval of a sole source exemption and a ratification of a renewal option with RMSYS, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, service and warranty for onsite water quality monitoring systems manufactured by RMSYS, Inc. through April 26, 2026, at a cost of $73,828, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
This sole source contract is onsite water quality monitoring systems manufactured by RMSYS, Inc. for
monitoring of onsite sewage facilities in unincorporated Harris County. The contract was awarded by Court on
April 27, 2021. This is the fourth renewal of the contract.

Expected Impact:
N/A

Alternative Options:
N/A

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
04/27/2025
232
Initial Award
04/26/2022
205
First Renewal
04/25/2023
254
Second R...

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