Legislation Details

File #: 26-0070    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 12/17/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with HillCo Partners, LLC for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2026 - January 8, 2027, at a cost of $95,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-0070 Personal Services Exemption and Renewal Contract 00002069 - HillCo Partners, LLC
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HillCo Partners, LLC

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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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 HillCo Partners, LLC for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2026 - January 8, 2027, at a cost of $95,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with HillCo Partners, LLC in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2026 - January 8, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.

Legislative Liaison Services in Austin, TX for Harris County Precinct 4

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