Legislation Details

File #: 25-6681    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 10/8/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action: 10/16/2025
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for broker services for the Office of the County Engineer through October 7, 2026, at a cost of $1,125,400, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240132), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Attachments: 1. 25-6681 - Revised- SUPPLEMENTAL Ratification of Renewal Job No. 240132 - Lockwood Andrews Newnam Inc_.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 240132
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature

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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for broker services for the Office of the County Engineer through October 7, 2026, at a cost of $1,125,400, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240132), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
This will be the 1st renewal on Job No. 240132 with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. With this renewal the vendor will continue providing skilled personnel, supervision services, materials, equipment, facilities, and other necessary resources for property acquisition services and consulting.

Expected Impact:
Through this contract Harris County will be able to continue providing broker and appraisal services to all Harris County departments, Precincts, and Flood Control District.

Alternative Options:
Office of County Engineer can use in house resources, however, this may delay project schedule and put a
strain on current staff.

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