Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: District Clerk
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marilyn Burgess
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220279
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Culinary Concessions, LLC dba LCS Culinary Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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 renewal option with Culinary Concessions, LLC dba LCS Culinary Services for jury meals for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $200,000 (220279), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The county contract provides jury meals services and it is necessary to submit this renewal to avoid any break in service. Culinary Concessions, LLC dba LCS Culinary Services is one of the eligible vendors that continues to provide a variety of meal choices for both Civil and Criminal Jurors.
Expected Impact:
The renewal of the contract will allow all stakeholders to continue utilizing Culinary Concessions, LLC d/b/a LCS Culinary Services as needed during jury trials. The expense for jury meals will continue to impact the budget of the District Clerk’s Office-Jury Room for the remaining of the Fiscal Year 2026.
Alternative Options:
This is the only viable option at this time to continue providing an efficient meal services to all jurors.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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3/14/23 |
226 |
Award |
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10/31/23 |
258 |
Renewal No. 1 |
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1/9/25 |
254 |
Renewal No. 2 |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): Multiple
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Jury Management - Juror Meals |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Recurring Expenses |
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$182,000 |
$182,000 |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Araceli Carrizales, Financial Services Administrator, District Clerk’s Office, Jeremy Woodard, Assistant Director, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter