Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with SHI Government Solutions, Inc for Crowdstrike monitoring for the County Clerk's Office for the period of October 16, 2026 - October 15, 2027, at a cost of $67,158, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County Commissioners Court approved a contract renewal with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for CrowdStrike cybersecurity monitoring for the County Clerk's Office. The renewal runs from October 16, 2026 through October 15, 2027, at a cost of $67,158. The contract is placed through a State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement. It was introduced May 15, 2026 and passed May 28, 2026. The cooperative agreement status exempts it from MWBE participation goals.

Harris County spends public money to protect County Clerk computer systems that store resident records. Neighbors may want to know how that money is used and whether the contract was approved.