Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sakita Douglas
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230485
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gallagher Benefit Services Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):52.01%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Gallagher Benefit Services Inc. for compensation and pay equity study for Human Resources and Talent for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026, at a cost of $1,257,500 (230485), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 52.01%.
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Background and Discussion:
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc was awarded the contract to partner with Human Resources and Talent to conduct the Compensation and Pay Equity Project. The scope of the Project will address standardization of position classifications; pay disparities based on race, ethnicity, and gender; assess and standardize incentives and allowances; assess county-wide benefit plan; and develop salary administration guidelines and training for departments.
Expected Impact:
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. will present the results and recommendations from the Compensation and Pay Equity Project to Commissioners Court on October 16, 2025. They will also present specific detailed departmental results and recommendations to each department head as part of the implementation process.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
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: Amanda Porter, Director, Compensation, Kennedy Harden, Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter