Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250007
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Accenture LLP; Ernst & Young LLP; Gartner, Inc.; Guidehouse, Inc.; International Business Machines, Corp.; Infojini Inc.; PMCS Services, Inc.; Protiviti Inc.; Sabot Technologies, Inc. dba Sabot Consulting; VTech Solutions, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.30%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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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 agreements with Accenture LLP; Ernst & Young LLP; Gartner, Inc.; Guidehouse, Inc.; International Business Machines, Corp.; Infojini Inc.; PMCS Services, Inc.; Protiviti Inc.; Sabot Technologies, Inc. dba Sabot Consulting; and VTech Solutions, Inc. for information technology consulting services for Universal Services for the period of October 29, 2026 - October 28, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250007), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of awards to the following qualified firms to provide Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services for various categories on an as-needed basis: Accenture LLP; Ernst & Young LLP; Gartner, Inc.; Guidehouse, Inc.; International Business Machines, Corp.; Infojini Inc.; PMCS Services, Inc.; Protiviti Inc.; Sabot Technologies, Inc.; and VTech Solutions, Inc. The funding pool is available for all vendors providing Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services.
Expected Impact:
The consulting services will provide HCUS with specialized technical expertise and strategic guidance to support critical information technology initiatives for the County.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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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
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Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Meg Philip, Chief Financial Officer for Harris County Universal Services; Sandra Melancon, Sourcing and Contracts Management, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter