Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Letourneau Interests, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to the agreement with Letourneau Interests, Inc. in the amount of $384,434 for office furniture for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County's Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity received approval to move to 1010 Lamar in fiscal year 2025. As part of the move, we will need to purchase cubicles and applicable furniture for the build-out of staff office space. The cubicles will allow DEEO to optimize space for current and additional staff as the department continues to grow. Cubicles will save on the cost of building out offices and allow for accommodating all staff in the limited space available.
Expected Impact:
The cubicles for this request will allow for space optimization in the new building. Staff will be housed in teams, allowing for better collaboration and the overall flow of the space. Cubicles were chosen for the majority of staff to lower the cost and time of construction and to accommodate all staff. We will also be abl...
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