Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the additional amount of $266,649 to compensate SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for additional services for the initial term and two renewal terms for SolarWinds software and associated support, maintenance, monitoring, and licenses for the Toll Road Authority through August 12, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

The Toll Road Authority uses SolarWinds software to monitor its computer networks and systems. This amendment adds $266,649 to cover additional services, support, and licenses through August 12, 2026. Without the funding update, the county could face gaps in network monitoring for toll road operations.

This is a contract amendment — not a new contract. It extends and expands an existing agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. under a State of Texas cooperative purchasing program.

The extra money covers software licenses, maintenance, monitoring tools, and support for two renewal periods on top of the original contract term.

Key details

• Spending Amount: $266,649 additional funds
• Vendor: SHI Government Solutions, Inc.
• Contract End: August 12, 2026
• MWBE Participation: 0% — Exempt under Cooperative Agreement
• Purpose: SolarWinds software, support & licenses for Toll Road Authority

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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This item was introduced on June 3, 2026 and is listed on the Commissioners Court agenda for a vote. The court must approve the amendment before the County Judge can sign it. Because this contract goes through a state cooperative purchasing program (DIR), it is exempt from the county's standard minority business participation goal requirement.

This contract supports the Harris County Toll Road Authority, which manages toll roads across the region. SolarWinds is widely used network monitoring software. Cooperative contracts through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) let local governments buy technology at pre-negotiated state prices, which can save taxpayer money.