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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Centre Technologies
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Centre Technologies in the additional amount of $35,421 for Veeam backup and disaster recovery software for Universal Services for the extended period of April 30, 2026 - April 29, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 26, 2025, Commissioners court approved an agreement with Centre Technologies for a subscription License and Support of Veeam backup and disaster recovery software for Universal Services. Universal Services is now requesting approval of the first amendment to increase the limits of appropriation by $35,420.58.
Expected Impact:
Continued use of backup and disaster recovery software needed to maintain Harris County operations.
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