Legislation Details

File #: 26-2479    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with RCN Communications LLC dba RCN Technologies for pop-up network kits, associated services and maintenance for the County Clerk's Office's Elections Department for the period of July 10, 2026 - July 9, 2027, at a cost of $401,937, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-2479 OMNIA Renewal - RCN Communications LLC dba RCN Technologies.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: County Clerk
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Teneshia Hudspeth

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): RCN Communications LLC dba RCN Technologies

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with RCN Communications LLC dba RCN Technologies for pop-up network kits, associated services and maintenance for the County Clerk's Office's Elections Department for the period of July 10, 2026 - July 9, 2027, at a cost of $401,937, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
This procurement is intended to replace older and/or malfunctioning MP70 devices to enhance connectivity at each voting center throughout the election cycle.

Expected Impact:
To replace outdated MP70.

Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options available. We have utilized the existing MP70 for nearly 10 years.

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