Legislation Details

File #: 26-5959    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/3/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $76,461 to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 for ASTRO Radio System Bi-Directional Amplifier System (BDA) and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) monitoring, support and maintenance services for the Sheriff's Office through December 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-5959 Sole Source Exemption Agreement - Motorola Solutions, Inc
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Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Motorola Solutions, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

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 sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $76,461 to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 for ASTRO Radio System Bi-Directional Amplifier System (BDA) and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) monitoring, support and maintenance services for the Sheriff's Office through December 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Motorola BDA/DAS Monitoring for the Motorola Radios in the Detention Facilities.

Expected Impact:
N/A

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: C: Improve safety and health conditions in the jail.
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): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken

Location: N/A
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