Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CDW Government, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CDW Government, LLC in the amount of $824,071 for Palo Alto subscription license renewal for Universal Services for the period of June 25, 2024 - March 2, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This is for services to provide Palo Alto Network Security services for Harris County. The network services prevent cyber-attacks.
Expected Impact:
N/A
Alternative Options:
Other vendors exist but they were evaluated through the informal cooperative solicitation process and this option was most advantageous the County.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Palo Alto Network Security |
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1000 - General Fund |
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$824,070.97 |
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Total Current Budget |
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$824,070.97 |
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Total Funding Request |
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$824,070.97 |
$824,070.97 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Shannon Pleasant, Sr. Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Universal Services, Robert Williams, Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter