Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Clerk
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Aide' Rojas
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250022
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Elite Textile Trading LLC (Items 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3); Mascot Metropolitan Inc (Items 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid to Elite Textile Trading LLC and Mascot Metropolitan Inc in the amount of $200,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for certain items for election bags and related items for Harris County for the period of August 7, 2025 - August 6, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250022), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
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Expected Impact:
Purchasing election bags and related items for Harris County through a term contract, rather than on a case-by-case basis, provides greater efficiency and operational reliability. A term contract ensures timely procurement and delivery of essential materials ahead of critical election deadlines, reduces administrative burden, and allows for better pricing through volume commitments. This proactive approach enhances election preparedness and supports the County's commitment to conducting timely and secure elections.
Alternative Options:
Case-by-Case Purchasing: Continue procuring election bags and related items on an as-needed basis. While this offers flexibility in ordering quantities, it increase...
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