The county is approving a sole-source exemption from competitive bidding and a two-year agreement with Soundthinking, Inc. for $4,959,500 for Crime Tracer crime intelligence software for the Sheriff's Office, with one two-year renewal option.
What it means for you
The Sheriff's Office will continue using crime intelligence software; the sole-source exemption means no competing bids were sought.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.