Legislation Details

File #: 26-3234    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 5/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. in the amount of $65,000 for operational, financial and administrative process consulting services for Precinct 3 for the period of May 14, 2026 - May 13, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. in the amount of $65,000 for operational, financial and administrative process consulting services for Precinct 3 for the period of May 14, 2026 - May 13, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The approval of this agreement will allow Harris County Precinct 3 to perform a status health check on their operational, financial and administrative processes.

Expected Impact:
The approval of this contract will allow Precinct 3 to utilize necessary operational, financial and administrative process consulting services.

Alternative Options:
There is no alternative for this identified need.

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