Legislation Details

File #: 26-0923    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 1/29/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with P.S. Technologies, dba LegalServer in the amount of $38,648 for defender case management software and data storage through December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-0923 Ratification of Sole Source Exemption and Renewal Contract 00001453 - P.S. Technologies, dba LegalServer
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Public Defender
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Genesis Draper

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): P.S. Technologies, dba LegalServer

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

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 a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with P.S. Technologies, dba LegalServer in the amount of $38,648 for defender case management software and data storage through December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of sole source exemption the competitive bid requirements for P.S. Technologies, Inc. dba
LegalServer to provide defender case management software and data storage to the Harris County Public
Defender's Office in accordance to Contractor's Order Form and Terms and Conditions.

Expected Impact:
Vendor will continue to provide the Defender Case Management Software and Data Storage, along with
maintenance and support services for HCPDO and its personnel, under a sole-source exemption and
Maintenance and Support Agreement.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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