Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 260153
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Spaceworx Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting specifications to Spaceworx Inc in the amount of $376,650 for large privacy pods and related items for the Public Library for the period of September 17, 2026 – September 16, 2027 (260153), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Library (HCPL) seeks to bridge the digital divide by expanding access to reliable broadband infrastructure, modern technology, and private technology-enabled spaces that support education, workforce development, and health-related services throughout Harris County.
As part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Grant, HCPL is implementing a countywide initiative to enhance digital access by improving broadband connectivity at designated library locations and refreshing technology across the library system. The project also includes the procurement and installation of privacy pods at selected library branches to provide patrons with secure, private spaces for activities such as telehealth appointments, virtual job interviews, online education, certification testing, workforce training, remote work, and other broadband-enabled services requiring privacy ...
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