Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Bank National Association
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 a TxSmartBuy Term Contracts - State of Texas Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of only quote with U.S. Bank National Association for purchase card services for Harris County for the period of August 26, 2025 - March 31, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, at no cost to the County, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
This request seeks approval to award Purchase Card Services to U.S. Bank National Association through the cooperative purchasing program, Texas SmartBuy. The contract for these services was previously awarded to Citibank, N.A. Effective September 1, 2025, U.S. Bank National Association has been selected as the new vendor for card services by the State of Texas.
The Purchase Card Services program is designed to enhance efficiency, improve processing timeliness, and strengthen internal controls for low-dollar purchases from vendors.
Expected Impact:
The Purchase Card Services will allow cardholders to purchase approved commodities, travel expenses and
services directly from vendors and is intended to simplify the buying process. By utilizing the Purchase Card,
you dramatically shorten the payment cycle from the traditional process that includes pricing...
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