Legislation Details

File #: 26-7189    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 10/19/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2026 Final action: 10/29/2026
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the amount of $1,500,000 for software licensing, maintenance and online services master enterprise agreement for products manufactured by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Harris County through October 27, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-7189 Sole Source Exemption Agreement - Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc..pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. in the amount of $1,500,000 for software licensing, maintenance and online services master enterprise agreement for products manufactured by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Harris County through October 27, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
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