Legislation Details

File #: 26-0534    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 1/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request for approval of a renewal option with Vets Securing America for security guard services and related items for Harris County and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $2,264,502, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220401), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.63%, MWBE Current Participation: 95.01%.
Attachments: 1. 26-0534 Renewal Job No. 220401 - Vets Securing America
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Community Supervision and Corrections
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Teresa May

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 220401
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Vets Securing America

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 16.63%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 95.01%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Vets Securing America for security guard services and related items for Harris County and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $2,264,502, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220401), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.63%, MWBE Current Participation: 95.01%.
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Background and Discussion:
Transmittal of a renewal option for Vets Securing America to provide unarmed guard security services at designated County facilities.

Expected Impact:
Veterans Serving America will continue to provide unarmed security guard services at designated Harris County facilities.

Alternative Options:
No other options recommended for this identified need.

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