Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): EBSCO Publishing, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with EBSCO Publishing, Inc. in the additional amount of $7,015 for additional software subscription services for the Public Library for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Renewal of an existing subscription with EBSCO Publishing, Inc., allowing patrons in Harris County to access the resource remotely.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
01/09/2025
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