Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Nalco Company LLC in the amount of $120,000 to provide full compensation for services rendered from January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026 for water treatment chemicals, services and related items for Harris County through July 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.

Water treatment chemicals keep county facilities running safely. This settlement closes out a gap in payment for work already done and locks in continued service through the summer.

The county's Purchasing Office is asking the County Judge to sign a settlement agreement with Nalco Company LLC for $120,000. The deal covers: - Chemical and water treatment services from January 1 – February 28, 2026 (the unpaid period) - Continued water treatment services through July 31, 2026 - Note: The contract lists 0% Minority and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) participation because the goods are drop-shipped directly from the supplier.

Key details

• Body: Harris County Commissioners Court
• Topic: Settlement with Nalco Company LLC – water treatment chemicals & services
• Amount: $120,000 settlement covering Jan 1 – Jul 31, 2026
• MWBE Goal: 0% – justified as 'Drop Shipped'; no minority/women business participation required
• Cost to Attend: Free & open to the public

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 is a government contract vote, not a public application or service. The Commissioners Court — five elected officials — will vote to approve or reject the agreement. Members of the public can attend the meeting or watch it online.

If you have questions or concerns, the contact listed on the filing is Lauren Stuckett at Lauren.Stuckett@bmd.hctx.

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Actions

This item is part of Harris County's routine contract and purchasing process. If you're interested in how the county spends public money or tracks MWBE (minority- and women-owned business) goals on contracts, the Commissioners Court agenda is a good place to follow along. Meetings are generally open to the public.