Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Novacoast, Inc. in the additional amount of $86,768 for additional services for identity access management software renewal for Universal Services for the extended period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. | Community Exchange
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Novacoast, Inc. in the additional amount of $86,768 for additional services for identity access management software renewal for Universal Services for the extended period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County may approve an $86,768 software renewal with Novacoast, Inc. for identity access management services through September 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a contract amendment with Novacoast, Inc. for $86,768 to renew identity access management software through a Texas DIR Cooperative Contract. The renewal would cover October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The item was introduced on July 24, 2026, and is exempt from MWBE participation goals as an interlocal/cooperative agreement.
Harris County uses this software to control who can access county computer systems. Renewing it keeps that security tool running for county employees and the data they manage.