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APD consulting contract with Harold ratified despite concerns

City of Austin city logoCity of Austin city
Disclosed value
$228,000 (initial contract) + $145,000 (new issuance) for total potential $302,000 additional
From transcript
Document date
Sep 25, 2025

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What it covers

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.

Who holds it

HAROLD holds this consulting contract with City of Austin city. Its other public contracts on record include work for City of Worthington Hills and City of Gloucester.

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Contract details

Contract type
Consulting
Amount
$228,000 (initial contract) + $145,000 (new issuance) for total potential $302,000 additional
Document date
September 25, 2025
Vendor
HAROLD
Agency
City of Austin city
Source document
City of Austin Council Meeting Transcript September 2025 (Transcript)

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Questions about this contract

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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What other contracts does HAROLD hold?

HAROLD may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

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