Legislation Details

File #: 26-4439    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 6/25/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Cogit Systems, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for specialty information technology consulting services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-4439 Personal Services Exemption Renewal - Cogit Systems, Inc
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 - Renewal

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

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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 personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Cogit Systems, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for specialty information technology consulting services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Personal Services Agreement with Cogit Systems Inc. for specialty IT consulting related to the 16/0175 Project.

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
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
9/19/23
345
Agreement Approval
8/6/24
224
1st Renewal
9/18/25
459
2nd Renewal

Location: N/A
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Choose an item.

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Specialty Information Technology Consulting Services for the Harris County Sheriff'...

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