21/0027 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Services for the Harris County Administrative Office of the District Courts

The contract is for alternative dispute resolution services for the Harris County Administrative Office of the District Courts. The vendor, Houston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Center, will provide these services for a period of one year, from September 28, 2025, to September 27, 2026. The contract has a total value of $706,200. The services will be used to support the Administrative Office of the District Courts in resolving disputes. Key points of contact include Jessica Barelas, Jeremy Woodard, Richard Woods, and Dat Trinh. • The contract is a renewal of a previous contract, with this being the fourth renewal. • The vendor was selected based on their proposal, and the contract was awarded through a single-vendor process. • The contract has a total value of $706,200, which will be funded through the existing budget. • The services provided under this contract will support the Administrative Office of the District Courts in resolving disputes.