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File #: 23-2693    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Quickbase, Inc. in the amount of $350,000 for Quickbase no-code application development solution for Harris County for the period of June 8, 2023 - June 7, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 23-2693 Renewal Sole Source Exemption Quickbase, Inc..pdf
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

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

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

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Quickbase, Inc. in the amount of $350,000 for Quickbase no-code application development solution for Harris County for the period of June 8, 2023 - June 7, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Quickbase, Inc., is a software company that provides a low-code application development platform.

This is a renewal request for consolidated Universal Services enterprise agreement to enhance product delivery of unlimited users, unlimited applications and benefit from bulk/volume discount.

Expected Impact:
Quickbase offers a platform that enables users to build custom applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The company's platform provides a range of features, including drag-and-drop functionality, customizable templates, and pre-built components. These features allow users to build and deploy applications quickly and efficiently, saving time and resources.

Alternatives:
Microsoft Excel, which has limited functions and not able to produce the results that Quickbase allows.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda #
Action Taken
2/26/2021





6/8/2021






2/22/2022





7/19/2022





9/13/2022






2/21/2023
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