Legislation Details

File #: 26-3891    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 6/3/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County through December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County through December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for various industrial,
technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County for the period: through December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

Expected Impact:
The Office of the Harris County Purchasing Agent has confirmed the sole source exemption.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.

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