Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, LLC
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, LLC in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2027 - January 29, 2028, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2027 - January 29, 2028, as part of Four (4) one-year renewal options.
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Alternative Options:
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