Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 200252
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Carnes Funeral Home Inc. dba Texas Funeral Service
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Carnes Funeral Home Inc. dba Texas Funeral Service in the additional amount of $103,256 for mortuary services and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the extended period of May 25, 2026 - December 26, 2026 (200252), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of an amendment to extend the contract with Carnes Funeral Home, Inc. dba Texas Funeral Service for mortuary services and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of May 25, 2025 - May 24, 2026, and to add $103,256 in funds, for a total cost of $2,103,256 (200252). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% due to minimal MWDBE availability.
Expected Impact:
This amendment will ensure the continued availability of essential mortuary services for the Housing and Community Development Department without interruption. The additional funding will support ongoing service demand and allow the provider to maintain timely and dignified handling of cases.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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