Legislation Details

File #: 26-3113    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for wireless calling plans and airtime for Harris County for the period of May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027 at a cost of $4,846,466, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-3113 Renewal Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless

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): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for wireless calling plans and airtime for Harris County for the period of May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027 at a cost of $4,846,466, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Phone Plans and Mobile Broadband


Expected Impact:
Phone Plans and Mobile Broadband for communications


Alternative Options:

NA


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:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
5/22/2024
23
Award Approval
5/8/2025
306
Renewal 1

Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Choose an item.

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Wireless Calling Plans and Airtime for Harris County


Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost

Labor
Non-Labor
Total
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