Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250007-B
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gartner, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.30%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Gartner, Inc. for information technology consulting services for enterprise resource planning (ERP) - Sub Project 2, transformation strategy and consulting services for Universal Services for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options (250007-B), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Universal Services (HCUS) supports Harris County's mission by developing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective Information Technology (IT) solutions. Gartner will lead to the development of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation strategy to improve and enhance the Peoplesoft ERP system for Harris County.
Expected Impact:
The vendor shall guide Harris County through the process of developing a strategy to modernize, consolidate, or upgrade its Peoplesoft ERP system, encompassing everything from business process analysis to technology implementation and change management. The 2 phased approach is as follows:
Phase 1 - Develop ERP Strategy
This phase focuses on defining Harris C...
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