6-HC Minimum IT Security Vendor Controls List Summary

This document is a Minimum IT Security Vendor Controls List prepared for Harris County, Texas, establishing baseline security requirements for vendors participating in the Mass Notification System procurement. The list outlines mandatory IT security standards and controls that prospective vendors must demonstrate compliance with as part of their proposal submission. The controls encompass critical security domains including access control, encryption, vulnerability management, incident response, business continuity, and audit logging capabilities. Vendors are required to certify their adherence to these minimum standards and provide evidence of their security posture through documentation, certifications, and attestations. The controls apply to all systems, applications, and infrastructure components that will support the mass notification system operations for Harris County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

The vendor controls list functions as a compliance requirement rather than a pricing or award document, establishing a threshold standard that all bidders must meet to be considered responsive to the RFP. The controls are designed to protect critical infrastructure systems and sensitive emergency management data in accordance with Harris County's security governance framework. Vendors unable to meet the specified minimum IT security standards will be deemed non-compliant and subject to rejection. The implementation and ongoing maintenance of these controls will be required throughout the one-year contract term and any renewal periods, with Harris County retaining the right to conduct security assessments and audits to verify continued compliance.