Authorize a one-time purchase for mold remediation services at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences buildi...

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0389 Authorize a one-time purchase for mold remediation services at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences building, for Facilities Management, with Blackmon Mooring of Texas, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) 25050101, authorized by Chapter 271, section 271.102(a)(c) of the Texas Local Government Code – Estimated Amount $260,000.00 On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: April 7, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 126 Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby Authorize a one-time purchase for mold remediation services at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences building, for Facilities Management, with Blackmon Mooring of Texas, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) 25050101, authorized by Chapter 271, section 271.102(a)(c) of the Texas Local Government Code – Estimated Amount $260,000.00 Done in open Court April 7, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).