Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 200371
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Netsync Network Solutions
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for wide area network refresh, maintenance/support services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $9,408,994 (200371), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a renewal contract for Job No. 20/0371 Wide Area Network Refresh, Maintenance/Support Services and Related Items for Harris County Toll Road Authority. Netsync Network Solutions WAN Refresh is a critical piece in providing and maintaining a strong and reliable network by enhancing network performance and application delivery of HCTRA’s Data Center and Optical Networks.
Expected Impact:
Funding for this request will come from the Harris County Toll Road Authority CIP Wide Area Network Refresh,
Maintenance/Support Services and Related Items. This renewal is to support upgrades and improvements to HCTRA’s IT Network Infrastructure including routers and switches, the optical network, and datacenters.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
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Action Taken |
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03/09/2021 |
168 |
Award |
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01/25/2022 |
253 |
Request for approval of a renewal option (1 of 4) |
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05/16/2023 |
243 |
Request for approval of a renewal option (2 of 4) |
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02/27/2024 |
278 |
Request for approval of a renewal option (3 of 4) |
Location:
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/08/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Bernard Hubbard, Procurement Manager, Harris County Toll Road Authority; Dat Trinh, Buyer, Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter