Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for network security hardware and software for Universal Services for the period of October 31, 2026 - October 30, 2027, at a cost of $249,000 (220383), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for network security hardware and software for Universal Services for the period of October 31, 2026 - October 30, 2027, at a cost of $249,000 (220383), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Harris County seeks to renew a $249,000 contract with Netsync Network Solutions for network security hardware and software through October 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a one-year contract renewal with Netsync Network Solutions, a Houston-based IT company, for network security hardware and software under the Universal Services program. The renewal runs from October 31, 2026 to October 30, 2027 and costs $249,000. The item (file 26-4204) was introduced June 23, 2026 and is scheduled for the July 9, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting. The 0% MWBE participation goal is justified as a drop-shipped procurement.
Harris County plans to spend $249,000 of public funds on network security tools for one year. Residents may want to know how county IT systems are protected and why no minority-owned business participation is required.