Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Wald Relocation Services LTD (Primary); and East End Transfer & Storage, Inc. (Secondary) for transportation of voting equipment and related items for the County Clerk’s Office for the period of August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, at a cost of $3,468,200 (240178), MWBE Contracted Goal: 5.4%, MWBE Current Participation: 12.15%.

Every election, voting machines and related supplies have to be moved to and from polling locations across Harris County. This contract makes sure that work is handled by professional movers. Renewing it keeps that process running smoothly for the next year.

This is a one-year renewal of a transportation contract with Wald Relocation Services (primary mover) and East End Transfer & Storage, Inc. (backup mover). The contract covers August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 and is valued at $3,468,200.

The contract also exceeds its minority- and women-owned business (MWBE) goal — the target was 5.4% participation, and the actual participation is 12.15%.

Key details

• What: Harris County contract renewal for voting equipment transport
• Vendor: Wald Relocation Services (Primary); East End Transfer & Storage (Secondary)
• Contract Period: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
• Cost: $3,468,200
• MWBE Participation: 12.15% (goal was 5.4%)

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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Commissioners Court will vote on this item at the June 11 meeting. It was introduced on June 3, 2026, under file number 26-3903. If you have questions about the contract before the vote, you can reach the contact listed on the item: Lauren.

Stuckett@bmd.hctx.net.

This contract supports the Harris County Clerk's Office, which runs elections across the county. Keeping voting equipment moving reliably helps ensure polling places are set up and broken down on time for every election.