Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
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
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for LinkedIn learning for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of July 5, 2026 - July 4, 2027, at a cost of $49,152, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Housing and Community Development Department seeks approval of a renewal to contract agreement with Carahsoft Technologies Corporation to continue providing access to LinkedIn Learning for all staff. LinkedIn Learning is an online training platform that offers virtual learning, training, and education via interactive courses and videos. The LinkedIn Learning platform will provide vital access to workplace training and continuing education programs that will allow HCD staff to better service Harris County citizens.
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Alternative Options:
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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
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