Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Surety
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
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 sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County for the period of April 1 - December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Approval of extensions for certain vendors awaiting verifications was approved on the 12.18.25 agenda. The term approved was for January 1 - March 31, 2026. This request covers the remaining 2026 calendar year.
Expected Impact:
The Office of the Harris County Purchasing Agent has confirmed the sole source exemption
Alternative Options: N/A
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
12.18.25
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Approval of extensions for certain ven...
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