PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

Harris County is awarding a contract to Gartner, Inc. for IT consulting services related to the county's enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation strategy, covering one year with two optional one-year renewals.

What it means for you

Gartner will advise Harris County on modernizing its core business and technology systems; the contract includes a 13.30% goal for minority- and women-owned business participation.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–1, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Gartner, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the February 26, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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