Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250127
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tejas Office Products; Imperial Dade Gulf Coast Paper; Sam Tell and Sons Inc; Atlantic Tape and Packaging
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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 complete bids to Tejas Office Products, Inc; Imperial Dade; Sam Tell & Son, Inc; and Atlantic Tape and Packaging in the amount of $1,600,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for bathroom and kitchen paper products for Harris County for the period of September 18, 2025 - September 17, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250127), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County departments require a reliable and continuous supply of bathroom and kitchen paper products to support day-to-day operations across multiple facilities, including community centers, service centers, administrative offices, and detention facilities.
This procurement will provide Harris County with flexibility to accommodate fluctuating usage levels and ensure timely deliveries to all designated locations. The awarded vendor(s) will be required to maintain sufficient stock levels and comply with all specifications, including product quality standards, packaging, and delivery requirements.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this contract will...
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