Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lynn Phipps
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): 24102MF3MG01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TBD
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
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 to utilize a CMAR (Construction Manager-at-Risk) delivery method for the Precinct 2 - Emergency Generators project and that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and administer the selection of the Construction Manager based on reputation and quality. Once selected, the CMAR would assist the Architect of Record with constructability, value engineering, and cost estimates, and all phases of work under the CMAR will be publicly bid and the bidding process will be overseen by the Purchasing Agent and their office, UPIN 24102MF3MG01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
This project will install full-facility backup generators for a minimum of 32 critical facilities (estimated at 8 facilities per precinct). It will involve design, procurement, related site electrical upgrades and infrastructure, constructing and installing equipment, and fencing to protect generators. By adding backup power sources to the facilities, Harris County will ensure continued service to the residents of Harris County during power outages and provide much-needed warming centers and disaster shelters during major events. We expect to start the project by Q4 FY24 and complete by ...
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