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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SHI Government Solutions, 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):
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 Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $528,160 for PC and print management software platform for public libraries for the Public Library for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Library (HCPL) requires a modern public printing and payment management solution to replace its existing legacy printing environment. The proposed Comprise Technologies solution provides centralized print management, mobile printing, self-service payment kiosks, hosted cloud services, and integrated payment processing across HCPL locations.
The solution supports public printing from library computers and personal devices while providing secure print release, payment collection, and centralized administration. The hosted architecture reduces the need for on-premises server infrastructure and simplifies ongoing system management. Professional implementation services, project management, and staff training are included...
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