The county is renewing a software maintenance and warranty contract with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. (formerly JusticeTrax, Inc.) for the lab management system used by the Institute of Forensic Sciences, at a cost of $371,449 for one year.

What it means for you

This keeps the software running that Harris County's forensic lab uses to manage case and evidence data; the contract is exempt from competitive bidding because there is only one available vendor.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.