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: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240258
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Johnston, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Johnston, LLC in the amount of $1,347,730 for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the Institute of Forensic Sciences Building DNA Lab relocation for the Office of the County Engineer (240258), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Genetics Forensics Lab (DNA Lab) is currently located in the John.P. McGovern Campus of the Texas Medical Center. This project will bring the lab into the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science's building at 1861 Holcombe, Houston, TX, where it will occupy three, vacant floors of the building. The scope consists of design and document the new lab facility along with modifications to the evidence intake, creation of a central breakroom, wellness area and modifications to IT room, corridors, core spaces as required. This project was previously advertised for consultants in 2023 to and but no suitable consultants submitted. It was re-advertised in 2024 and Johnston, LLC is recommended for selection based on their qualifications. Johnston, LLC was awarded the project by Commissioner's Court held 12/10/20...
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