Legislation Details

File #: 26-3094    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 5/3/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Advantage Software Inc in the amount of $42,624 for eclipse software and associated anytime support services for the District Courts for the period of June 10, 2026 - June 9, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 26-3094 Sole Source Exemption & Renewal - Advantage Software Inc.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: District Attorney
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Advantage Software Inc

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

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 for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Advantage Software Inc in the amount of $42,624 for eclipse software and associated anytime support services for the District Courts for the period of June 10, 2026 - June 9, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
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Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: Choose an item.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
1/29/2026
220
Contract Approval




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Address (if applicable): N/A
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost

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Existing Budget




1000 - General Fund
$
$
$ 42,624...

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