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 - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240391
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 of a renewal of the engineering vendor pool option allowing the County to continue negotiations on an as-needed basis with multiple vendors for professional environmental services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240391).
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Office of the County Engineer (OCE) manages the planning, design and construction of public infrastructure projects. OCE utilizes professional services providers for design and construction management services. Based on a 2024 audit recommendation and to adhere to the best practices; Harris County advertised Request for Qualifications for vendors. These pools of vendors are selected based on a thorough evaluation process.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the renewal will allow the awarded vendors to continue being eligible for providing services on various projects.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, Harris County will be unable to utilize the evaluated vendor pool.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastruct...
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