Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sakita Douglas
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County-Houston Sports Authority for employee participation in Harris County benefits plan (medical, dental, and vision), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
This item follows prior court action and seeks Commissioners Court approval of an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) to allow eligible full-time employees to join Harris County's health benefits plan effective January 1, 2026.
Harris County currently has interlocal agreements with Harris County Housing Authority and Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation that allows their eligible employees to participate in Harris County's health
benefits plan including medical, dental and vision.
Expected Impact:
The Harris County Houston Sports Authority would pay 100% of the calculated premium to participate in the County's benefits plan. HCHSA is projecting considerable cost savings by being blended within the pool of
covered Harris County employees rather than being evaluated as a stand-alone plan for only 28 employees.
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