PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The county is renewing its contract with Bear Services, LP to install and service nitrogen blanketing and padding systems for Universal Services, covering August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

What it means for you

Bear Services, LP will continue providing nitrogen system installation and related services to Universal Services at a cost of $286,660, meeting the county's minority business participation goal.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Absent

4–0, per the official record.

Contracts & spending — see all →Harris County Universal Services

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Bear Services, LPLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Universal Services brought it forward. Taken up at the May 14, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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