Legislation Details

File #: 25-7537    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 11/20/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2026 - January 29, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 25-7537 Personal Services Exemption Renewal - Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.pdf
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: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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

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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 Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2026 - January 29, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2026 - January 29, 2027 with three (3) one year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services.

Order of Assignment for Legislative Liaison Services at Austin, TX for Harris County

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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6...

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