Legislation Details

File #: 26-3222    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $136,183 for software: enhanced voting ballot redactor software for the County Clerk's Office for the period of May 14, 2026 - May 13, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-3222-SUPPLEMENTAL OMNIA Partners Award Addendum - Carahsoft Technology Corporation.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: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Carahsoft Technology Corporation

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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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $136,183 for software: enhanced voting ballot redactor software for the County Clerk's Office for the period of May 14, 2026 - May 13, 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:
Enhanced Voting's Redaction service provides the County Clerk's Office with automated identification and redaction of any potentially individually identifying information on ballot images, using a combination of pre-set regions and handwriting-detection technology. This is an annual software license that supports redaction of ballots for each year's elections.

Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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