Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Luis Arturo Sanchez, M.D.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Airgas USA, LLC (TXMAS No. 430-M2)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a Texas Smart Buy Cooperative Program renewal option with Airgas USA, LLC (TXMAS No. 430-M2) for specialty gases and related items for Harris County through May 31, 2026 at an estimated cost of $50,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County has several specialize laboratories including (IFS) Institute of Forensic Sciences and Harris County Pollution Control, which requires specialty gases for equipment and testing. With this cooperative Harris County will have a reliable vendor to provide specialized gases.
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