Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230512
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Invengo American DBA FE Technologies
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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 a ratification of a renewal option with Invengo American DBA FE Technologies for remote book locker system for the Public Library through March 26, 2027, at a cost of $100,232 (230512), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
This is the recommendation for the continuance of software services and maintenance for the remote book locker system.
Expected Impact:
The renewal of software and maintenance will allow the County Library to continue offering library locker services at key community locations for patrons to access, increasing the community reach of library materials.
Alternative Options:
Alternative locker systems were evaluated by RFP. This was the selected option approved by Court on 3/27/2025. If we do not renew this contract the lockers will become defunct.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K4: Expand adult literacy programs.
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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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6/04/2024 |
355 |
Advertisement |
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3/27/2025 |
416 |
Contract Award |
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9/18/2025 |
300 |
Amendment 1 |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Remote Book Locker System for Harris County Public Library |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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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: Amber Seely, Division Director, County Library; Buki Oyewumi, Sr. Contract Manager, Office of Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter