Legislation Details

File #: 24-7405    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Negotiation Status: Passed
File created: 11/20/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of expansion for the Harris County Sheriff's Office Training Academy Facility for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240306), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Negotiation

Project ID (if applicable): 240306
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc.

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.60%
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 on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of expansion for the Harris County Sheriff's Office Training Academy Facility for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240306), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Sheriff's Training Academy opened its doors in 2006, and it was a vast improvement over the previous facility. The main building has eight classrooms, a library, a multi-purpose room, a weight room, a student lounge, student locker rooms/showers, rest rooms, staff lounge, staff locker rooms/showers, and storage rooms. The facility includes the Deputy Mike Faas Firearms complex, which consists of five shooting ranges, a building with 3 offices, 3 classrooms, storage space, workroom, and restrooms. Currently the Academy is significantly restricted to hosting no more than two BPOC classes per year.

Expected Impact:
Approval of this Professional Services contract will provide a Technical Consultant to the HCSO for
Expansion of the existing facility to meet the demands of the future it will be necessary to double our footprint at the HCSO Academy. At least two large classrooms that can accommodate up...

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