Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Veoci Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of only quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Veoci Inc in the amount of $94,545 for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordination Platform for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the period of July 10, 2025 - July 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) has been
exploring opportunities to implement a common operating picture solution for nearly a decade. Our stakeholders need a real-time understanding of complex incidents that is not satisfied by periodic briefings and twice-daily situation reports. This platform would allow HCOHSEM to provide real-time collaboration and situational awareness during incidents with our partners both inside and outside the Emergency Operations Center that are now more reasonably priced.
Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilie...
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