Harris County is amending its contract with Colette Holt & Associates to extend the time period covered by an ongoing disparity study and related program recommendations, with no change to the total contract price.

What it means for you

The disparity study — which examines how well minority- and women-owned businesses participate in county contracting — will now cover an updated date range, affecting how the county shapes its MWBE program going forward.

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

4–0, per the official record.