Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 210201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Deloitte & Touche LLP
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 8.36%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 8.42%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Deloitte & Touche LLP in the additional amount of $365,000 to add engagement letter(s) and for additional external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the District and County Clerk registry funds and related entities for the period of January 25, 2026 - January 24, 2027 (210201), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.36%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.42%.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 25, 2022, the County, the District, and the Contractor entered into a Master Agreement for external auditing services under RFQ 21/0201. Since that time, the Parties have executed six amendments to expand the scope of services and provide additional funding, including the addition of registry fund auditing, engagement letters, and settlement-related services.
The Parties now seek approval of a Seventh Amendment to add funding for additional Services as outlined in Engagement Letters dated February 18, 2026. This amendment ensures the continuation of critical auditing services, supports compliance with financial and regulatory requirements, and addresses ongoing operational needs of the County and the District.
Expected Impact:
This action will ensure con...
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