Legislation Details

File #: 26-0338    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 12/29/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Corrections Software Solutions, LP in the amount of $153,600 for Case Management System (CMS) maintenance and support services for Pretrial Services for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-0338 Sole Source Exemption & Renewal - Corrections Software Solutions, LP.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Corrections Software Solutions, LP

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): 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 with Corrections Software Solutions, LP in the amount of $153,600 for Case Management System (CMS) maintenance and support services for Pretrial Services for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 19, 2024, Commissioners Court approved an agreement for a case management system (CMS) for Harris County Pre-Trial Services. The CMS is utilized by Pre-Trial to track and manage defendant records.
HCUS now wishes to renew for the term February 12, 2026 through February 11, 2027.

Expected Impact:
To continue to provide a case management system, maintenance and support services, for Pre-Trial and its
personnel without interruption.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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