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: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SHI Government Solutions, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Exempt
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with SHI Government Solutions, Inc for Grammarly business subscription software services for Harris County for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027, at a cost of $88,946, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
To consolidate existing licenses and procure new licensing for an enterprise agreement for Grammarly writing
assistance software used by various Harris County departments. The Grammarly software is a tool used to
ensure that typed communication is not only accurate in spelling, punctuation, and grammar but also clear,
compelling, and easy to read. HCUS now wishes to renew the agreement for the term September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.
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