Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Forerunner Industries, Inc.
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): N/A
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 State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Forerunner Industries, Inc. for Floodplain Management and Community Rating System (CRS) Software and related services for Harris County Revise for the period of September 30, 2026 - September 29, 2027, at a cost of $153,600, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County entered into an initial Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement with Forerunner in October 2020 to support the storage, analysis, and reporting of elevation certificates. The solution validates data accuracy and streamlines reporting to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Community Rating System (CRS). As part of the licensing agreement, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit compliance module is also included.
Expected Impact:
To maintain current level of service as well as take advantage of enhancements and features covered under service maintenance.
Alternative Options:
Forerunner is the only vendor that provides a unique suite of software that allows communities to efficiently manage their floodplain management programs, monitor as...
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