Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 240278
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hood Design Studio, Inc.; Parsons Water and Infrastructure Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19.60%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Hood Design Studio, Inc. and Parsons Water and Infrastructure Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services and construction phase services for the development of Remembrance Park 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 (240278), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County plans to develop Remembrance Park, a signature public space of national significance located within Houston's Downtown Court Complex, spanning three city blocks. The park aims to educate visitors on the legacy of enslavement, oppression, and freedom movements, connecting these historical narratives to current inequities and inspiring a commitment to equity and justice. The project will incorporate public art, narrative tools, and strategic design to reflect its mission, while engaging stakeholders through community collaboration.
Expected Impact:
Remembrance Park will serve as a powerful public space for education, reflection...
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