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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 200301
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Utility Associates, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Utility Associates, Inc. for the purpose of adding additional services for body worn cameras for Harris County for the extended period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, with no increase to the total contract amount (200301).
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Background and Discussion:
The AI Auto reports feature is specifically described as an enhancement to the Utility Body Worn Camera system, delivered through a $0-cost Test & Evaluation trial for Harris County Sheriff's Office. It is intended to assist with generation police reports using Body Worn Camera (BWC) audio/video from officer phones. The enhancement feature, tested and evaluated by a program pilot into the Utility Polaris ecosystem-a digital platform used for facility management-is designed to automate data collection and streamline workflow processes. By implementing these improvements, the feature is expected to enhance report generation, boost operational efficiency, increase deputy safety, strengthen evidentiary integrity, and reduce workloads inside inmate facilities.
Expected Impact:
For Officers & Deputies in Jail Facilities
* Faster, more accurate report writing
* Less administrative burden ? more time for super...
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