Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Houston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Center in the additional amount of $353,100 for additional services and add four (4) one-year renewal options for alternative dispute resolution services for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for the extended period of September 28, 2026 - March 28, 2027 (210027), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. | Community Exchange
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Houston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Center in the additional amount of $353,100 for additional services and add four (4) one-year renewal options for alternative dispute resolution services for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for the extended period of September 28, 2026 - March 28, 2027 (210027), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Harris County seeks to amend its contract with the Dispute Resolution Center, adding $353,100 and four renewal options through March 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court introduced a contract amendment on September 11, 2026, to pay the Dispute Resolution Center an additional $353,100 for alternative dispute resolution services. The amendment also adds four one-year renewal options and extends the service period through March 28, 2027, supporting the Administrative Office of the District Courts.
Harris County courts use this service to help people settle legal disputes without a trial. This amendment changes how much the county pays and how long the contract can last, which affects court operations.