Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240324
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): James W. Turner Construction Ltd.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.83%
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): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to rescind an award from Ducky Recovery, LLC in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on January 9, 2025 and approve a new award and that the County Judge execute an agreement with James W. Turner Construction Ltd. in the amount of $8,653,284 for construction of single-family homes (Orchard Place) for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 7, 2025 - August 6, 2026, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240324), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.83%.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court approved the initial award on January 9, 2025. It was discovered after award that Ducky Recovery, LLC is unable to fulfill contractual obligations, therefore it is recommended that an award be made to James W. Turner Construction Ltd.
Vendor will construct thirty (30) single-family townhomes in six (6) separate buildings on finished lots that are
owned by Harris County for Housing and Community Development - Single Family New Construction Program.
Expected Impact:
The constructed thirty (30) single-family townhomes to be sold to eligible applicants that meet the low to
moderate income (LMI) requirements.
Alternative Options:
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