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 - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220185
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): ARES Security Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with ARES Security Corporation for maintenance, support, hosting and enhancements for a situational awareness solution for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027, at a cost of $531,671 (220185), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
ARES Security Corporations provides maintenance, support, hosting and enhancements/ feature development of the existing ARES Security Corporation Avert C2 - Command Bridge application. The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Security Monitoring and Assessment Group (SMAG) works closely with the Houston Port Authority District and the National Coast Guard to help secure water ways from hazardous threats.
Expected Impact:
The approval of the renewal will allow continued maintenance and support services in connection with a situational awareness and collaboration solution.
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