Our Voice→Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) renewal option with Building Optimization Technologies, LLC for Monitor, Conserve and Optimize Energy Software for Harris County for the period of June 26, 2026 - June 25, 2027, at a cost of $74,722, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.EventShow up Harris County Administration Building →
Why it matters
County buildings use a lot of energy. This software helps staff monitor how much energy is being used, find ways to cut waste, and lower costs over time. Renewing the contract keeps that work going for another year.
What's inside
The contract is with Building Optimization Technologies, LLC through a cooperative purchasing program called TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System). It covers energy monitoring, conservation, and optimization software for Harris County facilities. The renewal period runs from June 26, 2026 through June 25, 2027, at a cost of $74,722.
Key details
- When: Harris County Commissioners Court meeting — check harriscountytx.gov for exact date/time
- Where: Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
- Cost to Public: Free to attend
- Contract Value: $74,722 for energy monitoring software (June 26, 2026 – June 25, 2027)
- MWBE Note: 0% minority/women business participation — exempt under Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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…
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- Date
- June 11, 2026
The meeting takes place at 1001 Preston St, Houston — Harris County's downtown administration building.
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- District
- City Council · District I
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How to show up
This is a government contract renewal, not a public program residents apply for. The Commissioners Court will vote to approve or deny the renewal. Because it goes through a cooperative purchasing agreement (an interlocal agreement between government agencies), it is exempt from the county's standard minority business participation goal.
Actions
• Check the Harris County Legistar page (link below) to read the full agenda item. • Note the meeting date — June 11, 2026 at noon — if you want to attend or watch. • Contact the purchasing office at Serena.
Castro@pur.hctx.net if you have questions about the contract.
• Share feedback with your precinct's Commissioner before the vote if you have concerns. • Follow the item's status on Legistar to see the final vote outcome.
Show up Harris County Administration Building
When you call, you can say: “Hi, I saw "Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) renewal option with Building Optimization Technologies, LLC for Monitor, Conserve and Optimize Energy Software for Harris County for the period of June 26, 2026 - June 25, 2027, at a cost of $74,722, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement." on Community Exchange and want to know how to take part.”
How it connects
This renewal is part of Harris County's broader effort to manage energy use across county-owned buildings. Residents interested in how the county spends public dollars on facilities and sustainability can follow similar items on the Commissioners Court agenda through the Legistar system.
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