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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Termination
Project ID (if applicable): 230394
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Design Workshop, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): NA
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):NA
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):NA
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 to rescind the authorization to negotiate with Design Workshop, Inc. and cancel professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design implementation for Veterans Memorial Park (Phase I) for the Office of the County Engineer in connection with the authorization to negotiate approved by Commissioners Court on April 23, 2024 (230394).
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Background and Discussion:
In March 2023, Comm. Precinct 2 submitted a request to Harris County Engineering Department's PMO to manage the design and construction phase services of the Veterans Memorial Park based on the court approved Masterplan study. On October 31, 2023, Harris County Engineering submitted a request for approval to advertise for professional services. An RFQ was posted, and the highest-ranking vendor was selected by the evaluation committee. Harris County Engineering has decided to rescind the authorization to negotiate after evaluating the design Workshop proposal review process.
Expected Impact:
The goal and objective is to rescind the consultant negotiation process and engage another consultant to efficiently prepare the proposal negotiation.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, Veterans Memorial Park will continue to be underutilized.
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