Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Forensic Logic, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SoundThinking, Inc. in the amount of $284,000 for CrimeTracker software and related services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of June 25, 2026 - June 24, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

The Sheriff's Office uses CrimeTracker software to support crime analysis and investigations. Renewing this contract keeps that tool running without interruption. Because only one vendor provides this specific software, Harris County is using a 'sole source' exemption, meaning they can skip the usual competitive bidding process.

This is a one-year contract renewal with Forensic Logic, LLC — a company owned by SoundThinking, Inc. The contract runs from June 25, 2026 through June 24, 2027 and costs $284,000. It covers the CrimeTracker software and related support services for the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

No MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business) participation goal was set because sole source contracts are exempt.

Key details

• When: Pending Harris County Commissioners Court approval — check hcctx.gov for next meeting date
• Where: Harris County Commissioners Court, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
• Cost to County: $284,000 taxpayer dollars (June 25, 2026 – June 24, 2027)
• MWBE Participation: 0% — classified as Sole Source Exempt
• Vendor: Forensic Logic, LLC (subsidiary of SoundThinking, Inc.)

About Harris County Commissioners Court

The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…

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 29, 2026, and will go before the full Commissioners Court on June 11. Residents who want to weigh in can attend the meeting in person or reach out to the purchasing contact listed on the filing. Commissioners Court meetings are open to the public.

This contract is part of how Harris County keeps its public safety technology running. CrimeTracker is one of several data and analysis tools used by the Sheriff's Office. Residents interested in county spending, public safety contracts, or how law enforcement uses technology may want to follow this item closely.