Legislation Details

File #: 26-2024    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/11/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an extension to Firetron, Inc. in the additional amount of $42,500 for fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200033), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): 200033
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Firetron, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 14%
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):
title
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an extension to Firetron, Inc. in the additional amount of $42,500 for fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200033), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%.
end

Background and Discussion:
Request for 6-month extension of FireTron, Inc. for fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and
communication system upgrades for Harris County facilities and properties.

Expected Impact:
Extending this contract will allow the awarded vendor(s) for this contract to continue to provide fire alarm
monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Harris County facilities and
properties.

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Pr...

Click here for full text