Legislation Details

File #: 26-0076    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal 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 renewal option with Salam International, Inc. for human remain pouches and related items for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $46,227 (240063), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Attachments: 1. 26-0076 Renewal Job No. 240063 - Salam International, Inc
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: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 240063
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Salam International, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped

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 renewal option with Salam International, Inc. for human remain pouches and related items for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $46,227 (240063), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Renewal for Human Remains Pouches and Related Items

Expected Impact:
N/A

Alternative Options:
N/A

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
1/4/2022
282
Award
10/31/2022
314
1st Renewal

Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Countywide

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