Primary Department: Universal Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon - Executive Director and CIO
Managing Department: Universal Services
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon - Executive Director and CIO
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Preliminary Investment Memo
Project Name: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Project ID (if applicable): NI057
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Incremental Authorization Requested: $1,650,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $3,300,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program, for an initial amount of $1,650,000, and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $845,000.
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Project Description:
This program launches Phase I of Harris County's comprehensive technology intelligence modernization framework, delivering advanced technology solutions that create permanent, County-owned assets to improve efficiency, accessibility, scalability, and transparency. The initial phase includes three flagship projects: PermitIQ, LinguaLink, and CORA, which will result in county-owned assets and products.
Phase I will operate under HCUS's AI Program within the Office of Innovation, maintaining responsible deployment, scalability, and compliance with ethical standards. Future phases will expand the program to include other Harris County initiatives from departments as they best align with Harris County's strategic plan.
Project Scope:
Phase I of Harris County's technology modernization program will introduce advanced, Co...
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