Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220252
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): InspireCom, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to extend a contract with InspireCom, Inc. for redundant microwave radio hop setup for Universal Services - Technology (Port Security Grant) for the period of August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (220252), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
InspireCom provided all qualified personnel, supervision, labor, services, materials, equipment, facilities,
travel, overhead and incidentals necessary to furnish, install and program a redundant microwave radio hop
setup for four (4) links (WARFN-H to WARFN-I, WARFN-I to WARFN-K, WARFN-K to RECS-D06) on the
Port Security Network.
The $1,000,000 requested reflects a complete replacement of legacy microwave radios as well as seven
cabinets. This is done every 6-7 years.
Expected Impact:
To provide a redundant microwave radio hop setup for Harris County Universal Services
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s): N/A
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
07/19/2022
288
Transmittal of a project scheduled for advertisement
08/02/2022
299
Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications
4/4/2023
256
1st renewal
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): ...
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