Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County through December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

Some products and services — like specialized medical equipment, certain technology, or unique publications — are only available from one supplier. In those cases, the county can skip the normal bidding process and buy directly. Commissioners must approve these exceptions to make sure the spending is still accountable to the public.

The county's Purchasing Office is asking Commissioners Court to approve a list of sole source vendors for industrial, technology, medical products and services, and publications. These approvals would cover purchases through December 31, 2026. Because these vendors are sole sources, the county has set a 0% goal for Minority/Women-Owned Business participation on this item.

Key details

• When: Check HarrisCountyTX.gov for next Commissioners Court meeting date and time
• Where: Harris County Commissioners Court, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
• Cost: Free to attend and provide public comment
• Parking: Paid parking available near 1001 Preston St downtown Houston
• MWBE Note: 0% minority/women-owned business goal — sole source exemption cited as justification

About Harris County Commissioners Court

The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…

When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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This item (File 26-3891) was introduced on June 3, 2026. It will be voted on during the regular Commissioners Court meeting. Members of the public can attend the meeting or review the agenda online ahead of time.

If you have questions about the item, the county contact listed is Lauren Stuckett at Lauren.Stuckett@bmd.hctx.

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Commissioners Court meetings cover a wide range of county business — from budgets and contracts to public health and infrastructure. If you're interested in how Harris County spends public money, watching or attending these meetings is a good way to stay informed.