Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PHD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 22270MF2H301
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): McClaren, Wilson & Lawrie, Inc. dba MWL Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to negotiate with McClaren, Wilson & Lawrie, Inc. dba MWL Inc. for Professional Architectural/Engineering design services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences building Morgue Renovation/Expansion, located at 1861 Old Spanish Trail, UPIN 22270MF2H301, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
This authorization to negotiate is a correction to the February 27, 2024 commissioners court approved authorization to negotiate with MWA Architects for the Institute of Forensic Sciences building Morgue Renovation/Expansion. MWA Architects expertise lies in schools, not labs or morgues. For this reason, HCED is requesting authorization to negotiate with McClaren, Wilson & Lawrie, Inc. dba MWL Inc. that has this expertise.
In December 2021, a master plan study was completed for the HCIFS Building, aimed to assess future needs and growth projections. As part of this request, consultant is expected to verify information in the Masterplan study and provide professional design services, construction administration, and project management for the existing 9-story HCIFS Building.
The Medical Examiner Services have seen a dramatic increase in cases and decedents. The morgue has outgrown its current cold storage space and must increase in capacity. Also, in 2022, the morgue and toxicology freezers/coolers had to have emergency repair services. This project addresses the necessary renovation/expansion to meet the needs of th...
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