Legislation Details

File #: 26-4250    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/24/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications to Galls, LLC in the amount of $747,000 for stab resistant vest for detention officers for the Sheriff's Office for the period of July 9, 2026 - July 8, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250359), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 250359
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Galls, LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications to Galls, LLC in the amount of $747,000 for stab resistant vest for detention officers for the Sheriff's Office for the period of July 9, 2026 - July 8, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250359), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: C: Improve safety and health conditions in the jail.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: Procurement of stab resistant vests enhances Detention Officer safety within the jail facilities.

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
4/16/2026
380
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Stab Resistant Vest for detention officers for the ...

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