Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 160175
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Phonoscope, Inc; Comcast Cable Communication; AT&T Corp.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Phonoscope, Inc.; Comcast Cable Communication; and AT&T Corp. for data telecommunications for Harris County through September 10, 2023 at a cost of $1,500,000 (160175), MWDBE Contracted Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
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Background and Discussion:
We have 3 of the major service providers on contract in the area that we use for our data circuit connectivity and internet providers. For new circuits, we check with each to determine who has service availability in the areas as well as over all best pricing and solution for the departments needs.
Expected Impact:
Provide network connectivity for all of our HC locations and provide services for HC taxpayers.
Alternative Options:
We have looked at doing a Dark Fiber solution where HC would provide and support all the networking equipment and support however this is a costly option.
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):
11/30/2021
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with AT&T, Corp. to add certain products and services to provide wired and wireless broadband services for data telecommunication services for Harris County for the period of September 11, 2021 - September 10, 2022, with no increase in ...
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