Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Twilio Communication SMS and Voice API Platform for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2028 at a cost of $265,293, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Twilio Communication SMS and Voice API Platform for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2028 at a cost of $265,293, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County considers renewing a $265,293 Twilio SMS and Voice API contract for the Toll Road Authority through February 2028.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a renewal of a cooperative contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the Twilio Communication SMS and Voice API Platform. The contract would support the Harris County Toll Road Authority from March 1, 2027 through February 28, 2028, at a cost of $265,293. The item was introduced on September 30, 2026, and is exempt from MWBE participation goals as an interlocal/cooperative agreement.
Harris County may spend $265,293 on software that sends text and voice messages for the Toll Road Authority. Commissioners Court must approve the spending, so residents can weigh in before the vote.