Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 210262
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Sirsi Corporation dba SirsiDynix
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Sirsi Corporation dba SirsiDynix for integrated library system for the Public Library for the period of July 17, 2026 - July 18, 2027, at a cost of $226,700 (210262), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This contract was awarded as a result of the RFP "Integrated Library System for the Harris County Public Library."
Expected Impact:
The approval of this contract sustains the most critical enterprise system in the library department, which enables the basic functions of the library such as the registration of borrowers and the checkout of materials.
Alternative Options:
This vendor was selected after evaluating alternative vendors through the RFP process. None of the other vendors met all of the technical requirements in the RFP as advertised.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K4: Expand adult literacy programs.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
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