Legislation Details

File #: 25-1589    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Passed
File created: 3/11/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/27/2025 Final action: 3/27/2025
Title: Request for approval to utilize a CMAR (Construction Manager-at-Risk) delivery method for Precinct -4 Emergency Generators Installation and 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 24104MF3MH01, Precinct 4.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV-SP County Engineer

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Asset Management

Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF3MH01
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 Precinct -4 Emergency Generators Installation and 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 24104MF3MH01, Precinct 4.
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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 Q1 FY27.

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