Legislation Details

File #: 25-4796    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 7/27/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/7/2025 Final action: 8/7/2025
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to AVI - SPL LLC; and Fisk Electric Company in the amount of $6,000,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for certain items for structured cabling, audio/visual installations and related items for Harris County for the period of August 7, 2025 - August 6, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240273), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.50%.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 240273
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AVI - SPL LLC; and Fisk Electric Company

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 12.50%
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):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to AVI - SPL LLC; and Fisk Electric Company in the amount of $6,000,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for certain items for structured cabling, audio/visual installations and related items for Harris County for the period of August 7, 2025 - August 6, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240273), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.50%.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 29, 2019, the County awarded multiple contracts for structured cabling, A/V installations and related items. Renewal options were exhausted and a new bids were solicited. HCUS now desires to award Fisk Electric and AVI-SPL for a one-year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options.

Expected Impact:
Continued support of Harris County agencies through awarded suppliers with the capability to provide quality services for current and future A/V and Cabling projects.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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