Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 240336
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): EMA Engineering and Consulting, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.30%
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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for professional engineering services for building investment grade audits for the Office of County Administration, 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 (240336), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Office of County Administration Sustainability Division seeks to conduct building Investment Grade Audits using the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) grant funding. These audits will provide a detailed assessment of energy performance in selected County facilities, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings. This initiative supports Harris County's commitment to sustainability and aligns with the Climate Action Plan goals.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this negotiation request will allow the County to move forward with selecting a vendor to conduct building Investment Grade Audits, a crucial first step in identifying inefficiencies, optimizing building operations, and prioritizing cost-effective upg...
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