Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis, County Purchasing Agent
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of the Local Procurement Policy Manual for Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
The County Local Procurement Policy Manual has been updated to reflect changes resulting from the adoption of the Purchasing Department's Target Operating Model (TOM) and to algin with best practices in procurement.
The Policy was passed by Commissioners Court in 2022, and it has not been revised since. The suggested updates aim to incorporate current organizational changes and ensure alignment with operational standards across various procurement methods.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
12/14/2021
344
Discussion item only
1/4/2022
215
Approval of updated Local Procurement Policy Manual for Harris County
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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