Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Vigilant Solutions, LLC in the amount of $158,120 for subscription-based access to license plate recognition software developed by Vigilant Solutions, LLC for Harris County for the period of August 8, 2026 - August 7, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

License plate recognition (LPR) software reads and logs license plates automatically — often used by law enforcement or county agencies to track vehicles. The county says only Vigilant Solutions makes this specific software, which is why they're skipping the usual competitive bidding process. This type of contract renewal comes before Commissioners Court for a public vote.

This is a one-year subscription renewal for software that recognizes and records license plate data. The contract runs from August 8, 2026 to August 7, 2027 and costs $158,120. Because it's classified as a sole source purchase, no MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) participation goal was set.

Key details

• What: Commissioners Court vote on Vigilant Solutions LPR software renewal
• Contract Period: August 8, 2026 – August 7, 2027
• Cost to County: $158,120 (sole source, no competitive bid)
• MWBE Goal: 0% — classified Exempt/Sole Source
• Where: Harris County Commissioners Court, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002

About Harris County Commissioners Court

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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 May 26, 2026, and is now moving through Commissioners Court for approval. Members of the public can attend the June 11 meeting or review the agenda item online through Harris County's Legistar portal. If you have questions about the contract, the county purchasing contact listed is laura.

nicholasandrews@pur.hctx.net.

License plate recognition technology is used by many local governments and law enforcement agencies. Sole source contracts like this one skip competitive bidding, which sometimes raises questions about cost and oversight. If you're interested in how Harris County spends public money or uses surveillance tools, watching Commissioners Court is a good way to stay informed.