Legislation Details

File #: 26-5902    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Smiths Detection Inc in the amount of $343,127 for repair and maintenance services for Smith Detection Products for Universal Services for the period of March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Smiths Detection Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

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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 a renewal option with Smiths Detection Inc in the amount of $343,127 for repair and maintenance services for Smith Detection Products for Universal Services for the period of March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 03/19/2026 240 Amendment
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary Service Name
Current Fiscal Year Cost Annual Fiscal Cost Labor Non-Labor Total Recurring Expenses Funding Sources Existing Budget

1000 - General Fund $ $343,127 $343,127 $ Choose an i...

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