Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250011
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): T-Mobile USA, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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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 an agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc. for telecommunications services, equipment and related items for Public Health Services for the period of June 25, 2026 - June 24, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250011), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Telecommunications services are a critical operational requirement for HCPH facilities, clinics, mobile units, and administrative offices. These services support daily communications, access to electronic health records, business applications, security systems, remote operations, and coordination of public health services.
Acceptance of this contract will provide HCPH with a telecommunications procurement vehicle that meets applicable federal procurement standards, allowing eligible telecommunications expenses to be charged to federal and state grant funding sources when permitted by the grant. This will improve fiscal stewardship by maximizing the use of available grant funds and reducing reliance on County General Fund resources for expenses that are otherwise grant-eligible.
In addition to the financial benefits, the contract will ensure continuity of telecommunications services, maintain reliable communications infrastructure across HCPH operations, and support current and future programmatic needs. Approval of the contract provides a compliant, cost-effective mechanism for obtaining telecommunications services while enhancing HCPH's ability to leverage external funding sources to support public health operations.
Expected Impact:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) utilizes telecommunications services to support administrative operations, clinical services, field-based programs, mobile units, and public health response activities throughout Harris County. These services provide essential voice, internet, data, and network connectivity required for staff communications, patient services, business operations, and access to critical information systems.
The current telecommunications contract was not procured through a process that satisfies federal procurement requirements. As a result, HCPH is limited in its ability to charge eligible telecommunications expenses to federal and certain state grant programs, requiring these costs to be funded through County General Fund resources instead.
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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
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Marlon Grigsby, Associate Director, Public Health Services; Jeremy Woodard, Senior Sourcing Manger, Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement