Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250159
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Zetron, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid to Zetron, Inc. in the amount of $449,922 for radio console system for mobile command post for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 18, 2025 – September 17, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250159), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The approval of this purchase will enable the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Mobile Command Post (MCP) to increase overall situational awareness and communication by replacing end-of-life equipment thereby expediting emergency response to terrorism incidents. The technology in the current MCP is outdated (13 years old), and upgrades are no longer available which can result in frequent performance problems that can be detrimental to operational conditions.
Expected Impact:
This project shall allow HCSO MCP to keep their communication technologies current. This project will upgrade the console system with three (3) independent back - room cores and provide one (1) dispatch console position. The cores and the console position shall provide enhanced radio capabilities and improved user interface. This shall also allow interoperability for operations from other agencies, the ability to step in and immediately be able to work for the HCSO platform.
Alternative Options:
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Kathryn Martin, Sheriff’s Office, Jacqueline Hernandez, Sheriff’s Office; Kandy Buntyn, Sheriff’s Office Patrick Acosta, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter