Legislation Details

File #: 26-1759    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Smiths Detection, Inc. in the additional amount of $188,670 for additional repair and maintenance services for Smith Detection Products for Universal Services for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-1759 Sole Source Exemption Amendment Contract 00001712 - Smiths Detection, Inc
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): Smiths Detection, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Exempt
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Smiths Detection, Inc. in the additional amount of $188,670 for additional repair and maintenance services for Smith Detection Products for Universal Services for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 25, 2016, the County entered into an agreement with Contractor to provide networkable XRay/
Electromagnetic security scanners and all necessary peripherals and equipment to cover building
entrances at multiple security-sensitive locations. Universal Services now desires to enter into a sole source
agreement for the purpose of providing repair and maintenance services of the equipment.

Expected Impact:
Continued maintenance and support of equipment used at various security-sensitive locations throughout
Harris County.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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