PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: November 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of Rapid7 InsightVM licenses, training, and subscription services for a vulnerability management solution for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Cyber Watch Systems, LLC through the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $ 286,907.40 - Financing: DHS 2024 Homeland Security UASI Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide the monitoring and management of network security vulnerabilities and risks for exploitation. The application will be utilized by the Information and Technology Services security and Compliance/Risk teams to identify and mediate exposures in the City's network from outside threats. The use of this application allows the City to maintain a comprehensive network protection system that enables the ability to monitor critical network infrastructure as well as meet compliance requirements for PCI, HIPAA, and CJIS regulations.
Key benefits:
* Identify vulnerabilities
* Isolate threats
* Remediate issues
* Monitor patches put in place
The Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This Item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund
FY 2026
FY 2027
Future Years
DHS 2024 Homeland Security UASI Fund
$286,90...
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