Commissioners approve sole-source exemption and purchase plan for EarthLock soil stabilizer

Apr 14, 2026

Purchasing staff said New EarthLock LLC supplies proprietary EarthLock soil stabilizer available only from the manufacturer; the court granted a Local Government Code sole-source exemption and authorized on‑demand purchases for county departments.

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EJ Harbin, Director of Purchasing, told the court Purchasing determined the EarthLock soil stabilizer is proprietary and available only from New EarthLock LLC, recommending a sole-source exemption under Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7). "They are proprietary. Staff recommends approval of the sole source," Harbin said. The court voted to approve the exemption (item 2.1) without opposition.

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