Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the Local Procurement Policy Manual for Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
During the Texas 89th Legislative Session, the State of Texas raised the monetary threshold for informal procurements effective September 1, 2025. Beginning Friday, October 17, 2025, Harris County will expand its informal procurement threshold to $100,000. Please review the new quote requirements for purchases below this threshold:
$1 - $5,000
At least 1 documented quote required
$5,001 - $50,000
At least 2 written quotes required
$50,001 - $100,000
At least 3 written quotes required
Policy will be updated and communicated county wide upon Commissioners Court approval.
Expected Impact:
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
12/14/2021
344
Discussion item only
1/4/2022
215
Approval of updated Local Procureme...
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