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: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 210027
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Center
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Houston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Center in the additional amount of $353,100 for additional services and add four (4) one-year renewal options for alternative dispute resolution services for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for the extended period of September 28, 2026 – March 28, 2027 (210027), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Request by the Office of Purchasing Agent for approval of extension of the contract with Houston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Center for alternative dispute resolution services for the Harris County Administrative Office of the District Courts for the period of September 28, 2026 – March 28, 2027, until the new contract is awarded and in place.
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