Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sakita Douglas
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230036
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Sterling Infosystems, Inc. DBA Sterling
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Sterling Infosystems, Inc. DBA Sterling for additional services and associated pricing for pre-and-post employment background screening for Human Resources and Talent for the period of February 27, 2026 - February 26, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount (230036), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
On February 27, 2024, Court approved an amendment between Sterling Infosystems and the Human Resources & Risk Management Department to provide web-based pre- and post-employment background screenings. This is a request to amend the agreement for a second time for the purpose of adding criminal searches and other screening services.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this amendment will allow the Human Resources and Talent Department to continue providing web-based pre- and post-employment background screenings for Harris County.
Alternative Options:
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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
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