CONSULTINGRATIFIED

APD consulting contract with Harold ratified despite concerns

Austin City Council ratified a noncompetitive consulting contract with Harold for the police department, adding up to $302,000 on top of an earlier $228,000 award. Critics questioned the lack of open competition and the consultant’s out‑of‑state ties.

Status
RATIFIED
Document date
September 25, 2025
Contract type
CONSULTING
Vendor
HAROLD
Agency
City of Austin city · TX

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$228,000 (initial contract) + $145,000 (new issuance) for total potential $302,000 additional
Contract type
CONSULTING
Renewal
The item effectively amended and expanded an existing June 25, 2025 contract; formal renewal or extension dates were not specified, but total compensation was increased significantly.
Document type
Transcript
Source document
City of Austin Council Meeting Transcript September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the consulting contract by City of Austin city?

HAROLD was awarded this consulting contract by City of Austin city, as recorded on September 25, 2025. The contract value is $228,000 (initial contract) + $145,000 (new issuance) for total potential $302,000 additional.

How much is the HAROLD contract with City of Austin city worth?

The HAROLD contract with City of Austin city is valued at $228,000 (initial contract) + $145,000 (new issuance) for total potential $302,000 additional, covering consulting work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract, documented as a transcript record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Austin Council Meeting Transcript September 2025 (Transcript), dated September 25, 2025 from City of Austin city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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