Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Marriott Marquis Houston
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
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement and a renewal option with Marriott Marquis Houston in the amount of $131,250 for venue and catering services for the senior luncheon for Precinct 1 for the period of December 1, 2025 - November 20, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
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Background and Discussion:
Venue and Catering Services for the Senior Luncheon were formally solicited, and no responsive bids were received. Texas Local Government Code Sections 262.0225(d) and 262.045 allows the Purchasing Agent to recommend procedures to obtain necessary items where no competitive bids are received. Harris County Local Procurement Procedures Manual of Harris County updated May 25, 2023, outlines procedures of inadequate competition.
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