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): West Publishing Corporation, d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters Business
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 and a renewal option with West Publishing Corporation, d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters Business in the amount of $1,608,164 for subscription to Westlaw and CLEAR Computer assisted legal & investigative research services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, 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.
Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.
Alignment with Goal(s): N/A
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
5/22/2024
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Award
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
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