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File #: 25-2248    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 3/28/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/10/2025 Final action: 4/10/2025
Title: Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector 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 $282,756 for CrowdStrike Falcon Intelligence Cyber Security Software for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

 

Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino

 

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

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector 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 $282,756 for CrowdStrike Falcon Intelligence Cyber Security Software for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

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Background and Discussion:

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity software that provides comprehensive endpoint security by reducing risks of malware and breaches to HCTRA’s IT Network Infrastructure.

 

Expected Impact:

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Alternative Options:

No other recommended solution for this identified need.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/10/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Tamara Tippey, IT Risk and Security Manager, Harris County Toll Road Authority; Aaron Saenz, Buyer, Purchasing Department

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter