Legislation Details

File #: 25-6624    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 10/6/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action: 10/16/2025
Title: Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Denise Davis, Partner with Davis Kaufman, PLLC in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services in Austin, Texas for Harris County for the period of January 31, 2026 - January 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 25-6624 Personal Services Exemption and Renewal Contract 00000936 - Denise Davis, Partner with Davis Kaufman, PLLC.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tammy Narvaez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Denise Davis, Partner with Davis Kaufman, PLLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement

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 for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Denise Davis, Partner with Davis Kaufman, PLLC in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services in Austin, Texas for Harris County for the period of January 31, 2026 - January 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Denise Davis to provide Legislative Liaison Services in Austin, Texas for Harris County for Harris County
Intergovernmental and Government Affairs

Expected Impact:
Agreement between Harris County Office of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs (a.k.a. Legislative Relations)
and Denise Davis with Davis Kaufmann, PLLC.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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