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): Gartner, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Exempt
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Gartner, Inc. in the additional amount of $290,000 for additional service and to allow time to complete the project for integrated justice information systems consulting for Universal Services - Technology for the period of December 12, 2025 - December 11, 2026, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
On March 24th, 2022, Harris County experienced a network outage that critically impacted the JWEB application. US subsequently engaged a leading IT thought leader with a dedicated focus on Public Safety and Justice (PSJ) IT strategy. The experts in Gartner focus on Public Safety and Justice (PSJ) IT strategy. Their experienced team has worked with PSJ organizations across the U.S. specifically assessing Integrated Justice Information System (IJIS) environments and developing IJIS modernization strategies. HCUS requests approval an amendment to incorporate Phase 3 and extend the term of the agreement.
Expected Impact:
Continued support from consulting firm to develop IJIS integration plat...
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