Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Forerunner Industries, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Forerunner Industries, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 to provide for full compensation for services provided from September 30, 2025 - September 29, 2026 and for continued services for Floodplain Management and Community Rating System (CRS) Software and related services for Harris County Revise through September 29, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Approval of the agreement with Forerunner Industries will significantly enhance the Office of the County Engineer's floodplain management capabilities by centralizing flood risk data, compliance workflows, and public communication into a single, modern platform. This unified system will streamline daily operations, reduce administrative burden, and improve the accuracy and consistency of regulatory determinations.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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