Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Auror USA, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for retail crime intelligence platform for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Auror USA, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for retail crime intelligence platform for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Harris County seeks approval of a $50,000 sole source contract with Auror USA, Inc. for a retail crime intelligence platform for the Sheriff's Office.
Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing a request to approve a sole source contract with Auror USA, Inc. for $50,000. The contract would provide a retail crime intelligence platform for the Harris County Sheriff's Office from August 6, 2026 to August 5, 2027, with four one-year renewal options. The item was introduced on July 23, 2026.
Harris County would spend $50,000 on a retail crime software tool for the Sheriff's Office without a competitive bid. Residents may want to know why only one vendor was considered and how public safety funds are being used.
