Legislation Details

File #: 26-2032    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 3/11/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/31/2026 Final action: 3/31/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with STOA International Architects, Inc. dba STOA Architects in the amount of $656,400.00 for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with 201 Caroline - Civil Courtrooms Buildout - 2025, UPIN 25035MF3X901, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.30%.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 25035MF3X901
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): STOA International Architects, Inc. dba STOA Architects

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 21.30%
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 to execute an agreement with STOA International Architects, Inc. dba STOA Architects in the amount of $656,400.00 for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with 201 Caroline - Civil Courtrooms Buildout - 2025, UPIN 25035MF3X901, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.30%.
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Background and Discussion:

The project consists of the renovation of two (2) existing half floors within the Civil Courts Building located at 201 Caroline Street to accommodate the buildout of four (4) District Courtrooms and associated support spaces. The scope of work will include evaluating existing conditions and performing a full interior buildout to support courtroom operations, including courtrooms, judicial chambers, jury spaces, and other ancillary support areas. The project will also involve the conversion and reconfiguration of the selected floors to meet functional, operational, and code requirements for District Court use. Professional engineering and related services will include the preparation of design and construction documents necessary to support permitting, bidding, and construction of the project.

Expected Impact:

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