Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240168
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Freese and Nichols, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.6%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the only submitting vendor and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $3,596,000 for professional architectural and/or engineering services for San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (Region 6) for the Office of the County Engineer (240168), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County serves as the Project Sponsor for the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group established by
the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in order to carry out the development of the second Regional Flood Planning Cycle. Commissioners Court authorized acceptance of the grant award from TWDB by Harris County on June 27, 2023. As Project Sponsor, Harris County undertook an RFQ process to procure a Technical Consultant to assist the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group in creating the Region 6 Flood Plan.
Expected Impact:
This agreement will allow the selected firm to best assist the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group in creating a quality Regional Flood Plan for Region 6. All Identified FMEs, FMSs, and FMPs in the Regional Flood Plan will be incorporated into the State Flood Plan, which will allow eligibility for Harris County and other entities located in Region 6 to apply for future grant funds to address flooding issues.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the work of the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group will not be un...
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