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): Gartner Inc. (DIR-TSO-4927)
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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 Gartner, Inc. for cybersecurity assessment of elections systems and processes for Universal Services-Technology for the extended period of October 10, 2026 – April 10, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of amendment with Gartner, Inc. for a six-month extension of the current contract term from October 10, 2026, to April,10, 2026
Expected Impact:
Ensuring information security in election systems is a primary concern as cyberattacks grow more advanced.
Continuous and proactive monitoring and auditing of the security system are essential to maintain its integrity.
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