Legislation Details

File #: 26-5646    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Negotiation Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval on the basis of best evaluated response(s) and authorize negotiations with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, and related entities, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (260010), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Stuckett

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Negotiation

Project ID (if applicable): 260010
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval on the basis of best evaluated response(s) and authorize negotiations with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, and related entities, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (260010), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is required to obtain an annual independent audit of its financial records and fiscal affairs. The County also requires external audit services for the Harris County Flood Control District and certain registry funds maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk.

Following a competitive procurement process conducted by the Purchasing Department, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP was selected to provide these external audit services. The proposed agreement will provide for the annual audits of the County's and related entities' financial statements and other required audit services.

Expected Impact:
Approval of the agreement will allow the County to meet its annual external audit requirements and maintain continuity of independent audit services for Harr...

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