Legislation Details

File #: 25-5943    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 9/8/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Art by Thomas LLC in the amount of $6,830 for mural at Reginald Moore Community Park for Precinct 4.
Attachments: 1. 25-5943 Discretionary Exemption Agreement - Art by Thomas LLC
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Art by Thomas LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Art by Thomas LLC in the amount of $6,830 for mural at Reginald Moore Community Park for Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Outdoor mural project with Art By Thomas LLC to create one (1) mural for Reginald Moore Community Park at Precinct 4 to revitalize the community and promote economic development.

Expected Impact:
The mural will enhance Reginald Moore Community Park, promoting community pride, civic engagement, and economic revitalization.

Alternative Options:
None

County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I4: Encourage the growth of natural habitats in County channels and improve cleanliness of green spaces while reducing debris and enhancing beautification.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): M1: Develop a County economic develop...

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