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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Alchemy Technology Group
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Exempt
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Alchemy Technology Group in the additional amount of $216,400 for additional services and licenses for subscriptions for threat intelligence platform and vulnerability risk analyzer for Universal Services for the period of February 6, 2026 – February 23, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a second amendment with Alchemy Technology Group for the purpose of adding additional funds to the current and renewal contract term
Expected Impact:
The amendment adds additional licenses needed to expand and maintain the functionality of our vulnerability and threat intelligence platform. This platform monitors and helps prevent cybersecurity attacks that could disrupt county operations. It provides critical insight into threats targeting Harris County and its employees, both internally and externally, and integrates with our current suite of security tools to deliver a faster, clearer picture of the risks we face
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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