Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TEQSYS, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative 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 State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with TEQSYS, Inc. for Veritas hardware purchase and software subscription for the Toll Road Authority for the period of December 20, 2026 - December 19, 2027 at a cost of $2,578,745, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 9, 2024, Commissioners Court approved a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase with TEQSYS, Inc. (DIR-TSO-4356) on the basis of low quote in the amount of $2,531,545 for Veritas hardware purchases and software subscriptions for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) with four (4) one-year renewal options.
On September 19, 2024, Commissioners Court approved a first amendment to the agreement in the additional amount of $47,200 for technical services associated with the Veritas hardware and software subscription, increasing the total contract value for the initial term to $2,578,745.
October 8, 2024, Commissioners Court approved Renewal Option One for the period of December 20, 2024, through December 19, 2025, at a cost of $2,578,745.
On October 16, 2025, Commissioners Court approved...
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