Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., in the amount of $287,016 for Leeds firearms and tool marks comparison microscope(s), related items, support and warranty services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of March 19, 2026 - December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

Committee

Commissioners Court

Requested by

Purchasing

Introduced

March 5, 2026

On agenda

March 19, 2026

Passed

March 19, 2026

Where it was heard

Commissioners Court Mar 19, 2026 approved Pass

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