Legislation Details

File #: 26-3481    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 5/26/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Quickbase, Inc. in the amount of $493,524 for no-code application development solution for Harris County for the period of June 27, 2026 - June 26, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-3481 Sole Source Exemption Renewal 00002439 - Quickbase, Inc
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: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Quickbase, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

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

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Quickbase, Inc. in the amount of $493,524 for no-code application development solution for Harris County for the period of June 27, 2026 - June 26, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 18, 2025, Commissioners Court approved an agreement for No-Code Application Development Solution for Harris County. HCUS now wishes to renew for the term June 27, 2026, through June 26, 2027.

Expected Impact:
Continued use and access QuickBase throughout Harris County.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
09/18/2025
460
Approval of Agreement
01/29/2026
227
Approval of Amendment...

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