Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Overdrive Inc. in the amount of $5,018,000 for license access, maintenance, support and/or warranty for digital content materials manufactured by OverDrive, Inc. for the period of October 25, 2026 - October 24, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Overdrive Inc. in the amount of $5,018,000 for license access, maintenance, support and/or warranty for digital content materials manufactured by OverDrive, Inc. for the period of October 25, 2026 - October 24, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Harris County renewed a $5,018,000 sole source contract with OverDrive, Inc. for digital content access from Oct. 2026–Oct. 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a sole source renewal with OverDrive, Inc. for up to $5,018,000. The contract covers license access, maintenance, support, and warranty for digital content materials. It runs from October 25, 2026 through October 24, 2027. The item was introduced May 26, 2026 and passed June 11, 2026. No MWBE participation goal applies because this is a sole source contract.
Harris County spends up to $5,018,000 on digital library content through OverDrive. Residents who use county library e-books, audiobooks, or digital materials may be affected by whether this contract continues.
