Legislation Details

File #: 25-7644    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 11/24/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Title Data, Inc. in the amount of $144,000 for subscription for real property title plant and image library records manufactured by Title Data, Inc. for Harris County for the period of May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 25-7644 Sole Source Exemption & Renewal - Title Data, Inc.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: County Attorney
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Christian Menefee

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Title Data, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Title Data, Inc. in the amount of $144,000 for subscription for real property title plant and image library records manufactured by Title Data, Inc. for Harris County for the period of May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Use to locate and examine land title and provide title reports

Expected Impact:
To help facilitate all entities of Harris County, Texas

Alternative Options:
Sole Source application, no alternatives available

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): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
5/16/2023
282
Approved
4/23/2024
314
Renewal 1
5/8/2025
479
Renewal 2

Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide

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