Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250176
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Colette Holt & Associates
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.3%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Colette Holt & Associates for disparity study, enhanced program recommendations and other related services for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250176), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a qualified vendor to conduct an updated Disparity Study and provide enhanced program recommendations for the County's Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program, as well as potential Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Veteran-Owned Business (VOB) programs. The study is required under existing County policy prior to the June 2026 sunset of the current M/WBE program and is necessary to ensure legal defensibility and continued compliance with applicable law.
Following a competitive evaluation process, Colette Holt and Associates were determined to be the best value to the County based on experience, proposed methodology, qualifications, and cost. Approval of this item will authorize the County to proceed with the study and maintain continuity of its supplier d...
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