Legislation Details

File #: 25-4416    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Purchase Order Status: Passed
File created: 7/2/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/10/2025 Final action: 7/10/2025
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of ratification of an Equalis Group Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from AMFA, Inc dba CORE Office Interiors, in the amount of $1,033,963 for office furniture for the Headquarters at Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Purchase Order

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AMFA, Inc dba CORE Office Interiors

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of ratification of an Equalis Group Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from AMFA, Inc dba CORE Office Interiors, in the amount of $1,033,963 for office furniture for the Headquarters at Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 will be establishing a new administrative headquarters at 3131 Eastside Street, centrally located within Harris County and Precinct 4 boundaries. This additional administrative office facility will provide an optimal space for Precinct 4 to deliver services effectively and efficiently to its constituents while maintaining a central presence within the county. The location's strategic position-covering an area not served by an existing Precinct 4 facility-will enhance accessibility and improve coordination among departments, ensuring improved customer service to the public.

Expected Impact:
N/A

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
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