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 - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): RCN Communications LLC dba RCN Technologies
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with RCN Communications LLC dba RCN Technologies for pop-up network kits, associated services and maintenance for the County Clerk’s Office’s Elections Department for the period of July 10, 2026 - July 9, 2027, at a cost of $401,937, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
This procurement is intended to replace older and/or malfunctioning MP70 devices to enhance connectivity at each voting center throughout the election cycle.
Expected Impact:
To replace outdated MP70.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options available. We have utilized the existing MP70 for nearly 10 years.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Pop-up Network Kits, Associated Services and Maintenance for Harris County Clerk’s Office’s Elections Department |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
Manasi Tahiliani |
CAO Review Completion Date |
6/10/2025 |
Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026
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: Yinka Antwi, Director, Purchasing & Budget; Gustavo Castillo, Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter