Legislation Details

File #: 26-0548    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 1/13/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Advantage Software Inc in the amount of $40,227 for eclipse software and associated anytime support services for the District Clerk through June 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-0548 Sole Source Exemption Agreement - Advantage Software Inc.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: District Clerk
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marilyn Burgess

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Advantage Software Inc

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Advantage Software Inc in the amount of $40,227 for eclipse software and associated anytime support services for the District Clerk through June 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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