Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): LexisNexis, A division of RELX Inc.
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): 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 and a renewal option with LexisNexis, A division of RELX Inc. in the amount of $182,380 for legal research print and digital products for the period of August 27, 2026 - August 26, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
The Law Library's agreement with LexisNexis, a division of RELX, Inc., for legal research print and digital
products, 00001670, are critical and necessary for the Law Library's fulfillment of its mission to provide free
and open access to justice for all through the availability of free, current, and accurate legal information and
resources. The Law Library's eBook collection, provided to us under 00001670, is heavily used by our patrons
and is an integral part of their ability to represent themselves in the courts of Harris County. Lexis continues to
improve the service, offering maintenance, support, and end-user training for the service. The continuation of
this service and of the agreement with Lexis is not only desired by the Law Library, but it is also critical for our
continued successful and meaningful service to our constituents.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
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