Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD.
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an Interlocal Agreement - Tarrant County purchase on the basis of only quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for purchase card services for Harris County for the period of December 11, 2025 - August 25, 2026 with two (2) one-year renewal options, at no cost to the County, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
This request seeks approval to award Purchase Card Services to J.P. Morgan Chase National Association through the Counties Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. The contract for these services was previously awarded to U.S. Bank National Association through the State of Texas - Texas Smartbuy Cooperative Purchasing Program.
The Purchase Card Services program is designed to enhance efficiency, improve processing timeliness, and strengthen internal controls for low-dollar purchases from vendors.
Expected Impact:
The Purchase Card Services will allow cardholders to purchase approved commodities, travel expenses and services directly from vendors and is intended to simplify the buying process. By utilizing the Purchase Card, the traditional payment cycle that includes pricing inquiries, order placement, delivery, invoicing and voucher review is significantly shortened.
Alternative Options:
The County would need to solicit a Request for Proposal for these services.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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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:
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Contract awarded to U.S. Bank National Association |
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
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Contact(s) name, title, department: Lytrina Bob, P-Card Manager, Office of the Purchasing Agent
Attachments (if applicable): Letter