Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a North Central Texas Council of Governments (TXShare) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Archistar, Inc. in the amount of $1,998,600 for Integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Permitting and Platting Automation and related services for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2028 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. | Community Exchange
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a North Central Texas Council of Governments (TXShare) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Archistar, Inc. in the amount of $1,998,600 for Integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Permitting and Platting Automation and related services for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2028 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County may award Archistar, Inc. a $1,998,600 contract for AI permitting and platting automation services for the County Engineer.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a contract with Archistar, Inc. for AI-powered permitting and platting automation services for the County Engineer's office. The proposed contract totals $1,998,600 and would run from August 6, 2026 through August 5, 2028, with three one-year renewal options. The contract was introduced on July 29, 2026, as file 26-5337.
Harris County may use AI software to process building permits and plat applications. This affects anyone who submits permits or plat requests through the County Engineer's office.
