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 - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Alchemy Technology Group
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Exempt
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Alchemy Technology Group for subscriptions for threat intelligence platform and vulnerability risk analyzer for Universal Services for the period of February 6, 2026 - February 5, 2027, at a cost of $200,509, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
On February 6, 2025, Commissioners Court approved an agreement for threat intelligence platform and vulnerability risk analyzer for Universal Services. HCUS is now requesting approval to renew the agreement for the term February 6, 2026 through February 5, 2027.
Expected Impact:
Continued use and support of vulnerability and threat intelligence platform to monitor and prevent cybersecurity attacks that could disrupt county operations. The threat intelligence tool helps mitigate threats directly targeting Harris County and its employees both internally and externally. This tool will integrate with our current suite of tools giving us a faster, clearer picture of threats we face.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: : George Reeves, Information Security Officer for Universal Services; John Dyess, Director of Special Projects for Universal Services; Jorge Geronimo, Sr. Manager of Contract Compliance for Universal Services; Kennedy Harden, Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter