Legislation Details

File #: 26-1769    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 3/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Stock Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $149,218 for Grappler Devices and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of March 19, 2026 - March 18, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

Primary Department: Purchasing

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

 

Secondary Department: Sheriff

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez 

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Stock Enterprises, LLC

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  Exempt - Sole Source

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Stock Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $149,218 for Grappler Devices and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of March 19, 2026 - March 18, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

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Background and Discussion:

The Grappler Grant provides funding for the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Unit to purchase grappler devices. The grant period is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The project approach focuses on deploying grappler devices to enhance public safety and address the risks of high-speed pursuits.

 

Expected Impact:

Mitigation tool that stops fleeing vehicles providing a safer, more controlled way to end high-speed pursuits, reducing crashes, injuries, and property damage.

 

Alternative Options:

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  1. Make Harris County safer and more just.

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): N/A

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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

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

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Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026

 

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: Michael Lanham, Director of Finance, Sheriff’s Office;  J. Roland Martinez, Buyer, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Addendum