Legislation Details

File #: 25-6035    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 9/10/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications to Galls, LLC in the amount of $3,012,000 for ballistic vests and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250105), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 250105
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Galls, LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped

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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications to Galls, LLC in the amount of $3,012,000 for ballistic vests and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250105), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Ballistic vests and related items for law enforcement personnel

Expected Impact:
Protection gear for law enforcement personnel

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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