Legislation Details

File #: 24-1811    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 3/16/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with World Book, Inc. for the print and digital texts, encyclopedias and dictionaries included in the attached sole source letter published by World Book, Inc for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): World Book, Inc.

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with World Book, Inc. for the print and digital texts, encyclopedias and dictionaries included in the attached sole source letter published by World Book, Inc for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion: The Office of the Harris County Purchasing Agent has confirmed the sole source exemption.

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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

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Anticipated Court Date: March 26, 2024
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