Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Luis Arturo Sanchez, M.D.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., in the amount of $287,016 for Leeds firearms and tool marks comparison microscope(s), related items, support and warranty services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of March 19, 2026 - December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of the Harris County Purchasing Agent has confirmed the sole source
exemption.
Expected Impact: N/A
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