Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Veoci Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
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 The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) renewal option with Veoci Inc for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination platform for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the period of July 10, 2026 - July 9, 2027, at a cost of $94,545, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management has been utilizing Veoci, Inc. to provide a coordination platform to be utilized in the Harris County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R3: Strengthen the County’s emergency response function.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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7/10/2025 |
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Contract Award |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordination Platform for Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
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$75,000 |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2026
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:
Benzon John, Deputy Director, Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Buki Oyewumi, Sr. Contract Manager, Office of Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter