Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin-Rowley
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 210443
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Segal Company (Southeast), Inc. dba Segal
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 33.3%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 The Segal Company (Southeast), Inc. dba Segal for benefits consulting services for Harris County for the period of June 28, 2026 - June 27, 2027 at a cost of $630,000 (210443), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 33.3%.
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Background and Discussion:
The department of Human Resources and Talent recommends renewal of the benefits consulting services provided by The Segal Company for the period of June 28, 2026 - June 27, 2027, at the same terms and conditions.
Expected Impact:
Continued assistance in controlling medical plan costs by providing industry expertise; objective, data-driven recommendations; data analysis and benchmarking; and strategic solutions for cost-saving results. In addition,
Segal will continue to assist in the RFP process for Harris County’s health and related benefit programs (medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life/AD&D and LTD, etc.) to cultivate a dynamic, cost-effective benefits package.
Alternative Options:
If Commissioners Court does not approve this contract renewal, Human Resources and Talent would have to continue to provide these consultative services internally, but not likely at the same level as the firm.
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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01/04/2022 |
218 |
Request for approval of projects scheduled for advertisement |
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06/28/2022 |
209 |
Award |
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11/15/2022 |
278 |
Amendment No. 1 |
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04/25/2023 |
211 |
Renewal 1 of 4 Approved |
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02/27/2024 |
279 |
Renewal 2 of 4 Approved |
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12/10/2024 |
369 |
Amendment No. 2 |
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05/08/2025 |
280 |
Renewal 3 of 4 Approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026
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: Sarah Acosta, Director, Human Resources and Talent; Jeremy Woodard, Assistant Director, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter