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: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CDW Government, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CDW Government, LLC in the amount of $1,859,611 for Palo Alto network security subscriptions, hardware and related items for Universal Services for the period of March 19, 2026 - March 18, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Universal Services is requesting approval to enter into an agreement to refresh its Palo Alto firewalls. The proposed firewall solution includes advanced security features such as threat prevention, URL filtering, and AI-powered operational intelligence, along with consulting and deployment services. Key benefits include improved bandwidth, simplified management, enhanced security, and automation capabilities.
Expected Impact:
Modernization of infrastructure resulting in approximately $13.66M in savings over a 5-year period compared to the annual renewal of existing infrastructure.
Alternative Options:
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