The Court adopted strategic drivers and a vision for modernizing the county's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and directed relevant departments to begin a formal procurement (RFP) process to select new ERP software and a systems integrator.

What it means for you

Harris County will move toward replacing or upgrading its core business management systems; a competitive bidding process will be launched once key departments agree on scope.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to adopt the ERP Strategic Drivers and Vision as the foundation for future ERP procurement, implementation, and transformation activities; and to direct Universal Services, Purchasing, and relevant departments to move forward with the RFP process to solicit, evaluate, and select an ERP Software and Systems Intergrader once the ERP scope has been approved by key departments. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.