Legislation Details

File #: 26-1328    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 2/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Title: Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with CDW Government, LLC for Palo Alto subscription license renewal for Universal Services for the period of March 3, 2026 - March 2, 2027, at a cost of $1,161,553, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-1328 DIR Renewal Contract 00001618 - CDW Government, LLC
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): CDW Government, LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 CDW Government, LLC for Palo Alto subscription license renewal for Universal Services for the period of March 3, 2026 - March 2, 2027, at a cost of $1,161,553, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 25, 2024, Commissioners Court approved an agreement for Palo Alto subscription licenses for Universal Services. HCUS is now requesting approval to renew the agreement for the term March 3, 2026 through March 2, 2027.

Expected Impact:
Renewal of software licensing and support of network firewalls used by HCUS.

Alternative Options:
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