Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 250108
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CGL Management Group, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.30%
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): 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 on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with CGL Management Group, LLC for professional services to provide jail feasibility study for Harris County, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (250108), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County's jail facilities are operating at or near capacity and are not equipped to support the increasing needs of the population. The aging facilities require significant attention to meet current operational demands, and the increasing complexity of detainee medical and mental health needs further challenges existing capacity. These conditions highlight the urgent need to assess carceral infrastructure to ensure safe, secure, and rehabilitative environments for staff and detainees. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued to identify a qualified firm to develop recommendations to address the County's long-term capacity needs, evaluate facility conditions and gaps, and plan for modernized carceral infrastructure. Following a review, CGL Management Group, LLC. was selected to proceed with negotiations.
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