Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Termination
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Bank National Association
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to rescind a TxSmartBuy Term Contracts - State of Texas Cooperative Program award from U.S. Bank National Association for purchase card services for Harris County in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on August 26, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
During the procurement card transition to U.S. Bank from Citibank, Purchasing has encountered implementation challenges. To ensure program continuity and operational efficiency, the Office of the Purchasing Agent recommends canceling the U.S. Bank contract and transitioning card services to J.P. Morgan Chase National Association through an existing Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County.
Expected Impact:
N/A
Alternative Options:
Approval of the contract award to J.P. Morgan Chase National Association through the County's Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County.
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