Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Clerk
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Teneshia Hudspeth
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable):250201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tenex Software Solutions, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. for election-centric asset and inventory management system for the County Clerk's Office for the period of October 29, 2026 - October 28, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250201).
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Background and Discussion:
This is a request to award an agreement to Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. for the Election Centric Asset and Inventory Management System for the Harris County Clerk’s Office.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will enable the Harris County Clerk’s Office to streamline processes for managing election‑related assets. It will improve the Office’s efficiency in tracking and utilizing resources. Additionally, the system will provide real‑time data on inventory levels, supporting more effective election planning and resource allocation.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Advertisement Approval |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lee Tankersley, Director - Information Technology, Office of Elections Administration Department; Sandra Melancon, Sourcing and Contracts Management, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement