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 Soundthinking, Inc in the amount of $4,959,500 for Crime Tracer Crime Intelligence software services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2028 with one (1) two-year renewal option, 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 Soundthinking, Inc in the amount of $4,959,500 for Crime Tracer Crime Intelligence software services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2028 with one (1) two-year renewal option, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Commissioners Court item seeking approval of a sole-source software agreement with Soundthinking, Inc. for $4,959,500 for the Sheriff's Office.
Harris County Commissioners Court introduced this item on June 12, 2026. It asks the court to approve skipping the normal competitive bid process and allow the County Judge to sign an agreement with Soundthinking, Inc. The deal covers Crime Tracer Crime Intelligence software for the Sheriff's Office from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028, with one two-year renewal option. The total cost is $4,959,500.
Harris County plans to spend nearly $5 million of public funds on crime intelligence software for the Sheriff's Office without a competitive bid. Residents may want to know how county money is being spent and why only one vendor was considered.
