Legislation Details

File #: 26-3045    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 5/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of a renewal option and the order permitting assignment of a contract from Eblock Corporation dba Houston Auto Auction (as approved) to Americas Auto Auction Central Houston Inc. (corrected) for auctioning services and related items for Harris County for the period of June 24, 2026 - June 25, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $2,500,000 (230029), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Attachments: 1. 26-3045 Renewal Order Job No. 230029 Multiple Vendors.pdf

Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

 

Secondary Department: Purchasing

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

 

Project ID (if applicable): 230029

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Americas Auto Auction Central Houston, Inc. (Corrected); Eblock Corporation dba Houston AutoAuction (as approved)

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of a renewal option and the order permitting assignment of a contract from Eblock Corporation dba Houston Auto Auction (as approved) to Americas Auto Auction Central Houston Inc. (corrected) for auctioning services and related items for Harris County for the period of June 24, 2026 - June 25, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $2,500,000 (230029), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

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Background and Discussion:

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Alternative Options:

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  N/A

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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):  N/A

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): T5: Update fleet to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Action Taken

06/24/2024

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Award Approval

06/26/2025

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1st Renewal

 

Location:

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Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Auctioning Services and Related Items for Harris County

 

 

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

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CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026

 

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: Jerry Villanueva (Asset and Materials Mgt. Director - Purchasing); Jose Camacho (Senior Contract Manager - Purchasing)

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Order of Assignment